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This is a question that puzzles Egyptologists to this day. There are theories as to who the Sphinx was, the current theory is King Khafre (2558-2532 BCE) of the 4th Dynasty
The sphinx can be found in Greek, Egyptian and South East Asia (where it is called the Human Beast). The common form is the body of a lion and head of a woman and in some representations winged as well. In Egypt, the sphinx was supposed to be temple guardians. Some Egyptologists have theorised that is why the sphinx was built so close to the Pyramids - it is supposed to act as guardian to the tombs.
In other words no one knows for sure.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoWell, nobody knows for sure, but there are theories as to who the Sphinx was. The current theory is that the face of the Sphinx is King Khafre (2558-2532 BCE) of the 4th Dynasty.
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Whose face was carved in a sphinx?
The pharoah Khephra.
Where did the word sphinx come from?
The word "Sphinx" came from the greek language, there is a similar creature with the wings of a bird, the body of a tiger and the face of a women, and they called it the sphinx
What body part is missing from sphinx?
If you are talking about the sphinx in Egypt then it is the nose. When the British occupied Egypt they used the sphinx as target practice and took away much of its face. Last I heard restoration attempts are underway.
Which direction does the great sphinx face?
The direction that the Sphinx is facing is east and it has been calculated that it points to the dawn of the star Regulus (The Lion Heart) in the summer solstice 12,000 years ago and again starting in 2012.
Is the sphinx of Giza a lion?
It has the body of a lion and the head of a human, the face is believed to be that of pharaoh Khafre.
Who built the sphinx and whose face is on it?
King Khufu's face is on the sphinx.
Whose face is the the sphinx represented after?
the pharaoh
Whose face was carved in a sphinx?
The pharoah Khephra.
Who face is on the Sphinx?
it is to have been believed that Pharaoh Khufu's (Greek: Cheops) face was on The Great Sphinx.
What is 'sphinx' in French?
'Sphinx' is a French equivalent of 'sphinx'. It's a masculine noun whose definite article is 'le' ['the'], and whose indefinite article is 'un' ['a, one']. It's pronounced 'sfehnks'.
Was the sphinx face always a human?
The answer is the great Sphinx is indeed a man
Whose pyramid does the Sphinx sit on?
The sphinx does not sit on any pyramid. It sits on its own near the pyramid of Khafre.
Does the sphinx face the Mediterranean sea?
yes
Who was the sphinx's face made to resemble?
The head of the Great Sphinx now is believed to be that of the pharaoh Khafra.
Whose pyramid does the sphinx guard?
King Khufu's Pyramid
Is the sphinx of Giza a girl?
No - it is believed to have the face of Khafre.
Is the great sphinx King Tutankhamun's face?
Yes
