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The erosion of the Sphinx has been caused by thousands of years of it being battered by sand in strong winds, gradually weathering and wearing it down.Since the industrial revolution, the Sphinx is also being affected by acid rain and pollution, which is slightly speeding up the erosion.
If you are asking about the nose of the Sphinx, which is missing, that was not eroded.
The Sphinx does not have a nose because Napoleon, when he went through Egypt, ordered his men to use the nose of the Sphinx as target practice.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe reason why the great sphinx is crumbling is because of the harsh winds in eqypt. The winds are badly eroding the Great Sphinx.
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∙ 14y agoErosion is caused by weathering, salts, air pollution etc and this is being addressed by major conservation - See the link below.
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Did the great sphinx have the head of a man or women?
both i think
What was the name of the creature sculpted in stone that has the body of a lion and the head of a human?
The ancient Egyptian beast with the body of a lion and head of a man is called the Sphinx.
Who owns the sphinx?
When people think of the word Sphinx, they automatically think of the Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt. It is generally believed to have been built between 2555 BC to 2532 BC. This date is being questioned by some modern scholars who think it may be even older.
What did the Romans think the sphinx was?
a gift from the god
What is the biggest freat to the sphinx?
I think you ment threat to the Sphinx. Well in my opinion it would be pollution, and time.
Did the sphinx even have a nose?
it's thought to have a nose by scientist or archeologist, whatever one, and they think it was eroded over time by sand storms because the sand rubbed against the stone and it wore it away
Who built the famous Sphinx of Giza of Egypt?
It is not really known for definite who build the sphinx, but one of the current ideas is that Khufu's son Djedefre built the sphinx in the image of his father after his death. Although, there are still many disagreements, some think khufu (builder of the Great Pyramid) built the sphinx, while others believe it was built by his other son khafre (the builder of the middle pyramid).
What mythological creature has a body of a lion and a man head?
The question states: ...head of a lion and the body of a man.In India, Narasimha is depicted with a human body and the head of a lion.The Sphinx in Egypt has the body of a lion and the head of a human.
Is the sphinx in the valley of the kings?
no i don't think so
What is that pyramid head in Egypt?
I think you are thinking of the sphinx
What is a huge sculpted stone lion with a mans head?
I think you are talking about the Sphinx in Egypt. It is a huge lion body with a woman\'s head.
Where does scientist think where does Stegosaurus live?
where scientist think Stegosaurus livem
