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The first factor is its age. The Sphinx is thousands of years old, and nothing that old is going to continue without some degree of deterioration.
The second factor is the climate. Egypt's climate is hot and harsh, and with strong, sand-bearing winds, which have the effect of eroding the surface of the Sphinx.
The third factor is the composition of the stone and mortar used in constructing the Sphinx. Efforts have been made to restore the stonework, but the difference in salt content between the new and older stone has resulted in the older stone pushing out the newer masonry repairs, which in turn have taken more of the original stonework with them.
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What did the sphinx do to the citizens of Thebes?
what was the sphinx and what did she do
What country is the Great Sphinx?
Egypt Was The Great Sphinx
What is the writing in front of the sphinx?
The writing under the sphinx is Egyptians' writing. It was written by the people who created the Sphinx.
What is in the Great Sphinx?
There is nothing in the Great Sphinx as it is not hollow.
What is the name of a half man half lion creature in Egypt?
The sphinx was a very prominent figure in ancient Egyptian mythology, a creature that had the body of a lion but the head of a human. (Other variations on its features existed, but these two parts were essential.) The Egyptians viewed the sphinx as generally benevolent, but intimidating in strength.
Why is the great shpinx crumbling and what are scientist trying to do to save it?
The sphinx is crumbling because the rock that it is built on has salt water and that salt water is crumbling the rock of the sphinx. Scientists are trying to drain that water in order to save the sphinx.
Why do the scientist think that the great sphinx is crumbling?
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.
Is crumbling adverb?
No, "crumbling" is not an adverb.The word "crumbling is a noun and a verb.
Is crumbling roof a adjectives?
Is crumbling roof an adjective?crumbling is an adjective roof is a noun.
What is crumbling in Tagalog?
"Crumbling" in Tagalog can be translated as "natitibag" or "nagigiba" depending on the context.
Use crumbling in a sentence?
the wall is crumbling
Use crumbling old in a sentence?
The crumbling, old house is due for repairs soon. The crumbling and old block of offices will be demolished.
What is the root word of crumbling?
The root word of "crumbling" is "crumble."
What is the ISBN of The Clue in the Crumbling Wall?
The ISBN of "The Clue in the Crumbling Wall" by Carolyn Keene is 9780448095131.
When was The Clue in the Crumbling Wall created?
The Clue in the Crumbling Wall was created in 1945.
How many pages does The Clue in the Crumbling Wall have?
The Clue in the Crumbling Wall has 181 pages.
When was Crumbling the Antiseptic Beauty created?
Crumbling the Antiseptic Beauty was created on 1981-01-27.
