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the other answer was messed up, so here is the real one. the sphinx is supposed to be a lion with the head of a man/pharaoh. its reason of making was to guard every pyramid. its nose is missing because some say Napoleon and his men used the sphinx's nose for target practice.
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What is the use of the great sphinx?
The Sphinx of Giza is a symbol that has represented the essence of Egypt for thousands of years. Even with all of the pictures that we see of the Sphinx, nothing can really prepare you for the time that you finally see the Sphinx with your own eyes. Here's a look at the Sphinx that will give you a hint of what you can expect to see if you visit Egypt.
Name the 3 pyramids guarded by the great sphinx?
Although the great sphinx does not guard them the three pyramids close by are the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure.
What country is the Great Sphinx?
Egypt Was The Great Sphinx
What is in the Great Sphinx?
There is nothing in the Great Sphinx as it is not hollow.
Why was the Great Sphinx of Giza built?
The Sphinx served as a protector or guardian to the Pyramids, most especially the pyramid of Khefre (Khafra), son of Khufu. It's believed that the face on the Sphinx is of this pharaoh himself.
Is the sphinx meant to guard the Great Pyramid?
yes
What figure sits on guard over the great pyramids?
the sphinx
What is the use of the great sphinx?
The Sphinx of Giza is a symbol that has represented the essence of Egypt for thousands of years. Even with all of the pictures that we see of the Sphinx, nothing can really prepare you for the time that you finally see the Sphinx with your own eyes. Here's a look at the Sphinx that will give you a hint of what you can expect to see if you visit Egypt.
Name the 3 pyramids guarded by the great sphinx?
Although the great sphinx does not guard them the three pyramids close by are the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure.
Who guard the pyramids?
the sphinx
What country is the Great Sphinx?
Egypt Was The Great Sphinx
Who is tomb does the Sphinx guard?
no one
What is great sphinx country?
Egypt Was The Great Sphinx
What is in the Great Sphinx?
There is nothing in the Great Sphinx as it is not hollow.
Is great sphinx is in the France?
No. The Great Sphinx is at Giza in Egypt.
What made the great sphinx disappear?
The great Sphinx is still there, in Eygpt.
Why was the Great Sphinx of Giza built?
The Sphinx served as a protector or guardian to the Pyramids, most especially the pyramid of Khefre (Khafra), son of Khufu. It's believed that the face on the Sphinx is of this pharaoh himself.
