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Generally 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 are the contributions the sphinx had?

The sphinx was usually the body of a lion with a head of a person (usually male) that showed great power to whoever was the pharaoh or king. It also was used to "protect" the pharaohs land.


Who and why were the sphinx built?

for the pharaohs be in when they die


Why was the great sphinx?

The Great Sphinx was built to have memorials and worship gods/pharaohs.


Why was built the sphinx?

The Great Sphinx was built to have memorials and worship gods/pharaohs.


Where pharaohs buried in the sphinx?

no, it is only a monument.


What is so important about the sphinx?

The sphinx is important because it was of great value to the Pharaohs and Egyptians.


How many great pharaohs are buried in the Sphinx?

Well, pyramids were only made for pharaohs/kings back then.


What pharaohs face is on the sphinx?

king tut In the related links box below, I posted a website about the research on the sphinx.


What is the Sphinx Guarding?

The sphinx protected the great pyramids of Giza and the pharaohs held inside.


What is the purpose of the great sphink?

The purpose of the Great Sphinx is not entirely certain. Some scientists believe that it was a monument to the pharaohs and was intended to remind the people of the importance of their leaders. Another popular theory is that the Great Sphinx was created to protect the Egyptian people and to serve as a warning to enemies.


What was a pharaohs duty?

A Pharaohs duty was to serve his people, to protect them and do his best.


What was constructed to honor the pharaohs?

sphinx and there burial tombs or a great pyramid