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One of the greatest "wonders" that still survives from an ancient civilization is the Great Sphinx at Giza, in Egypt. A sphinx is a mythical animal that has the head of a human and the body of a lion.
The sphinx became part of Egyptian religion and many sphinx were made, but the most famous and the oldest is the Great Sphinx. This sphinx was built in the 26th century B.C. The face had the features of the king at that time, King Khafre, so that people could worship him in this special form. It is carved from a natural bluff of rock that lies in the center of a large quarry. The body and the head are carved right from the rock, while the out-stretched paws are added in masonry. The figure was originally covered with painted plaster, and there are still some traces of this.
While we can see and admire the Great Sphinx, it is quite different now than it was originally because of all the damage it had suffered. Drifting sand has caused a great deal of erosion and created a kind of a ripple effect on the body. It has also been injured by humans. In 1380 a ruler of Egypt did great damage to the face. At one time the monument was used as a target for guns.
The Great Sphinx is 66 feet high, its length is 240 feet. The nose is 5 feet 7 inches and the mouth is 7 feet 7 inches in length. The face is about 13 feet and 8 inches wide.
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∙ 9y agoThe Great Sphinx was built on the West Bank of the Nile River. It is located on the Giza Plateau. Archaeologists believe the sphinx was built to honor the Pharaoh Khafra, who reigned from 2558 - 2532 BC.
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Who is Pharaoh Khafra?
he built the great sphinx of giza
Is the Great Sphinx man made or naturaly made?
it was built by man
Was the Great Sphinx built to honor Joseph?
No it was made for King Khafre.
When and why was the sphinx built?
to honour the great king Khafra
How did they build the Great Sphinx of Giza?
The Great King Khafreh built it and he sculpted it out of natural rock
What kingdom was the great sphinx built in?
The Sphinx was built in Egypt.
Why was built the sphinx?
The Great Sphinx was built to have memorials and worship gods/pharaohs.
Why was the great sphinx?
The Great Sphinx was built to have memorials and worship gods/pharaohs.
When was sphinx of Giza built?
The Great Sphinx of Giza was built earlier than 7000 B.C.
When was the great Sphinx in Giza built?
2500 b.c.
Who is Pharaoh Khafra?
he built the great sphinx of giza
What river was the Great Sphinx flourished in?
It was built by the river Nile.
Was the great sphinx was built during the reign of Cleopatra?
yes it was.
Why is the great sphinx at Giza?
Because it was built there as part of a complex.
What dynasty was the Great Sphinx of Giza built in?
It is generally accepted that the Sphinx was built by Pharaoh Khafre - c2575 to c2465 BC - during the Old Kingdom, the age of the great pyramid builders.
Exactly how old is the sphinx?
The Great Sphinx was built in approximately 2500 B.C. sorry, i don't know the exact!
How was the Great Sphinx of Giza built?
by the monsters of la la land
