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What is so important about the sphinx?
The sphinx is important because it was of great value to the Pharaohs and Egyptians.
What makes the sphinx so unique?
the sphinx is unique because it was built a long time ago and has an important history
What is so great about the sphinx?
The Great Sphinx is the oldest known monumental structure.
Is the sphinx still important today?
Yes, it is important because the Egyptians people worships the sphinx so it is important.
Why is the sphinx so important?
Firstly, the Great Sphinx is important because it was built to guard the three pyramids of Giza and to worship gods. Secondly, it shows that even in ancient times people were capable of building great monuments as big as the Great Sphinx with such simple tools. Lastly, it was a part of history, an artifact, and people would want to savor that piece of history. Wouldn't you?
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.
Is there a KFC near the great sphinx?
Yes there is one Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) a little over 1.5 miles (2.5 km) from the Great Sphinx of Egypt. Located on Al Ahram Avenue northeast of the Great Sphinx. There are approximately nine KFCs in the city of Cairo, Egypt. where the Great Sphinx is located, so you should be good to go.
Was King Tutankhamun alive when the sphinx was made?
Tutankhamun 1341 BC to 1323 BC. The Great Sphinx carved c2575 BC - c2465 BC. So the answer is - no.
Why is nose on the Sphinx missing?
When Napoleon soldiers from France was drunk they shot the Sphinx nose so constantly that it finally fell off the Sphinx,Which made a great but untrue fable.The first recorded picture of the Great Sphinx was painted hundreds of years before Napoleon's Army arrived in Egypt. It had no nose then so it was not an effort by the French to destroy a historical monument.The most likely reason was not man made, but a minute natural fissure that expanded over the centuries..
What is the length of the sphinx of Giza?
Well, there's two ways to answer this question, so I'll give both. The elevation above sea level of the Great Sphinx (which is the particular sphinx I assume you are referring to) is around 83 feet. It's actually on a slope, so the elevation at the middle is 83 feet. This is from Google Earth.Now, the height of the Great Sphinx is 66 feet. This is from NOVA online at: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/egypt/explore/sphinx.html
Why is abraham lincoln important to black history month?
Abraham Lincoln was so important because he abolished SLAVERY HE WAS SO AMAZING DO YOU PEOPLE REALIZE HOW IMPORTANT HE IS I MEAN SERIOUSLY HE WAS A GREAT GUY.WELL APPRECIATED TOO!
Why were the xerxes so important to history?
He was important in history because he formed the biggest army in ancient history.
