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Egyptologists have long believed that the head of the Great Sphinx was intended to be a likeness of the pharaoh Khafre because of the proposed dates of its construction, the use of the royal headpiece, and its physical relationship to Khafre's pyramid.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agothe great sphinx represents that an individual should possess the strength of a lion and the intelligence of a human being. however, his/her intelligence should rise above their animal instict.
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∙ 13y agoWho ever answered this before me was wrong. I actually used a Social Studies book to answer this and first of all,the mask that they wear when mummifing the body is Anubis ( the Egyptian sun god),and the Sphinx is supposed to represent that the pharaoh is almighty( some people think it's resembels a lion others think it resembles a pharaoh, it actually means that the pharaoh is verry powerfull, like a lion.)
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∙ 13y agoThe great sphinx symbolizes the pharo that was in charge when it was created
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∙ 10y agoAt the Great Sphinx site, the inscription on a stele by Thutmose IV in 1400 BCE, lists the names of three aspects of the local sun deity of that period, Khepera-Rê-Atum.
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∙ 12y agoA lion. :D
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Which pharaoh does the head of the Great Sphinx of Giza represent?
Although the date of its construction is uncertain, the head of the Great Sphinx now is believed to be that of the pharaoh Khafra.
What city is the great sphinx in Egypt?
The Great Sphinx is located in Giza, Egypt, land of the pyramids.
When was sphinx of Giza built?
The Great Sphinx of Giza was built earlier than 7000 B.C.
What is the best known sphinx?
The Great Sphinx of Giza which is part of the Giza Necropolis that stands on the Giza Plateau, on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt.
Were is the great sphinx of Giza located?
In Giza, Eypt
Where are you if you can see the Sphinx?
If you can see the Sphinx, you are in Giza, Eygpt
What can you find in Giza?
The Sphinx.
Where is the biggest sphinx located?
The biggest sphinx is the great sphinx and it is located in Egypt in the complex known as The Giza Necropolis which is on the Giza Plateau, on the outskirts of Cairo.
Where is the great sphinx of Giza located today?
In Giza, Egypt
Is the great sphinx of Giza cursed?
the sphinx is my lover and we are happy.
Who were the Sphinx's and what did they do?
The Sphinx was to be the guardian of the tombs in the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Is great sphinx is in the France?
No. The Great Sphinx is at Giza in Egypt.
