Carved from the natural limestone of Giza, the sphinx has disintegrated over the years, entire pieces dropping off to the desert floor below. It is not known to have chambers inside, like those ...

The Great Sphinx of Giza, a symbol of ancient wonder and architectural brilliance, has watched over the Giza plateau for ...

Giza's three pyramids and the Sphinx were constructed in the fourth dynasty of Egypt's Old Kingdom, arguably the first great civilization on earth. Today, Giza is a suburb of rapidly growing Cairo ...

One of Cairo's must-see attractions is the Great Sphinx, the world's oldest monumental sculpture. Situated by the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx impresses with its size – it measures 66 feet ...

View of the Sphinx and Pryamid, sphinx in foreground and Pyramid of Cheops in background, Giza, Egypt. Person sitting, possibly painting, in mid-ground 'The Sphinx and Pyramid' inscribed in album 1860 ...

A sphinx is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. This is the Great Sphinx of Giza. It is chiselled from limestone and has the face of Pharaoh Khafre.

You are welcome to explore the pyramids and the adjacent Great Sphinx after purchasing a Giza Plateau ticket. However, keep in mind that only 300 tickets are sold per day and additional fees apply ...

This is the Great Sphinx of Giza. It is chiselled from limestone and has the face of Pharaoh Khafre. This is the Rosetta Stone. It is made from granite and it has three sets of inscriptions carved ...

As long as the IP is used, we'd quantify this as part of a 'series'. In excavating the site of the Giza Sphinx, infamous archaeologist Sir Gil Blythe Geoffreys unwittingly unleashed an ancient curse ...