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The Sphinx is special because it's the biggest sphinx in Egypt
also it is not like any other famous monument.
- the Sphinx is about 240 feet long and 66 feet high
- the Great Sphinx is made of limestone
- the pharaoh Khafra(e) built this sphinx
- it was built to guard the tombs of Giza
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoGenerally the role of sphinxes was as temple guardians; they were placed in association with architectural structures such as royal tombs or religious temples. See the link below.
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What did the sphinx do to the citizens of Thebes?
what was the sphinx and what did she do
What country is the Great Sphinx?
Egypt Was The Great Sphinx
What is the writing in front of the sphinx?
The writing under the sphinx is Egyptians' writing. It was written by the people who created the Sphinx.
What is in the Great Sphinx?
There is nothing in the Great Sphinx as it is not hollow.
What is the name of a half man half lion creature in Egypt?
The sphinx was a very prominent figure in ancient Egyptian mythology, a creature that had the body of a lion but the head of a human. (Other variations on its features existed, but these two parts were essential.) The Egyptians viewed the sphinx as generally benevolent, but intimidating in strength.
What sentence could you make from the word sphinx?
The sphinx was a popular icon in Egypt.
What was the role of the Sphinx in Greek mythology?
The Sphinx was a very famous icon, especially in Greek mythology. The Sphinx is known as a female monster which has the body of a lion, the head of a woman, eagle wings and serpent tale. The role of the Sphinx was to reign terror on a town.
The famous statues of a half-lion in Egypt are called?
the answer is Sphinx
What is special about Andro Sphinx and Sphinx Teleia in Yu-Gi-Oh?
Andro Sphinx and Sphinx Teleia can be destroyed with Pyramid of Light and used to summon Theinen the Great Sphinx.
What did the sphinx do to the citizens of Thebes?
what was the sphinx and what did she do
What country is the Great Sphinx?
Egypt Was The Great Sphinx
What is the largest sphinx in the world?
The oldest sphinx is in giza,egypt.
What animal is the bottom half of the Sphinx?
If your talking about Theinen the Great Sphinx, the bottom half is Sphinx Teleia and the top half is Andro Sphinx.
What is a sentences for sphinx?
The sphinx is a famous landmark.We visited the sphinx last month.
What is the French 'le sphinx' in English?
'The sphinx' or 'Sphinx' may be English equivalents of 'le sphinx'.The masculine singular definite article 'le' means 'the'. The masculine noun 'sphinx' means 'sphinx' in the singular. Together, they're pronounced 'luh sfehnks'.
Where was the sphinx build?
the sphinx was built in Egyipt
What is in sphinx on nabooti?
there is the blue jewel in the sphinx
