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The vernal equinox is the beginning of spring, a day important in many cultures as it marked the beginning of spring. The Sphinx faces East where the Sun rises on the day of the vernal equinox (21 March). Currently vernal equinox is in the constellation of Pisces the Fish. The precession of the equinoxes takes about 25,000 years to go through all of the constellations. The vernal equinox 10,500 BC was the constellation Leo - the Lion. Professor of geology Robert M. Schoch found geological evidence to suggest that the deep erosion patterns at the base of the Sphinx were caused by water and not by wind and sand erosion as was commonly believed. Professor Schoch’s conclusions suggested that the Sphinx dated at least 9000 B.C - 10,000 BC when Egypt had long rainy periods after the end of the last Ice Age. However, upon further research, it was found that the most important day in ancient Egypt was the summer solstice, not the vernal equinox. Why? The annual flooding of the Nile occurs shortly after the summer solstice. In fact, the ancient Egyptians divided their calendar into three seasons: flood, seed, and harvest. Four seasons are marked by summer solstice (longest day), winter solstice (shortest day), spring equinox(midway between summer and winter solstices, and autumnal equinox. Four seasons do not mesh with three, therefore, spring equinox was probably not even used (feel free to modify). Finally, the precession of the equinoxes puts Leo at summer solstice just before sunrise when Ra (sun) replaced Leo in the sky about 4000 B.C. not 10,500 B.C., 6000 years ago - not 12,500. Carbon dating of materials found in the cracks of the Sphinx showed an age of about 5000 years. I find this not to be inconsistent as a new sphinx would be unlikely to have cracks to put things in.
3,500 years old
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What did the sphinx do to the citizens of Thebes?
what was the sphinx and what did she do
Who is Sphinx that lived in the old times?
The Sphinx is a mythical creature from ancient Greek and Egyptian mythology, typically depicted as a lion with a human head. In Greek mythology, the Sphinx is known for posing a riddle to travelers, famously leading to the demise of those who could not answer it, most notably Oedipus. In Egyptian culture, the Sphinx is often associated with the pharaohs and serves as a symbol of strength and wisdom, with the Great Sphinx of Giza being one of the most iconic representations.
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.
How old was the great sphinx?
around 4600 years old
Special facts about the sphinx?
Some people may believe that the sphinx is 10,000 years old (Again - who knows?)
Exactly how old is the sphinx?
The Great Sphinx was built in approximately 2500 B.C. sorry, i don't know the exact!
Is the sphinx 10000 years old?
The Great Sphinx carved c2575 BC - c2465 BC. Stonehenge, unlike the sphinx, is not one entity as it consists of various works. These are estimated from c2500 BC to c3100 BC. Therefore the answer is - no.
What dynasty was the Great Sphinx of Giza built in?
It is generally accepted that the Sphinx was built by Pharaoh Khafre - c2575 to c2465 BC - during the Old Kingdom, the age of the great pyramid builders.
How long has the sphinx been around?
It is generally accepted that the Sphinx was built by Pharaoh Khafre - c2575 to c2465 BC - during the Old Kingdom, the age of the great pyramid builders.
What is special about Andro Sphinx and Sphinx Teleia in Yu-Gi-Oh?
Andro Sphinx and Sphinx Teleia can be destroyed with Pyramid of Light and used to summon Theinen the Great Sphinx.
What is the singular possessive of sphinx?
The singular possessive of "sphinx" is "sphinx's." This form indicates that something belongs to a single sphinx. For example, you might say, "The sphinx's riddle was difficult to solve."
What did the sphinx do to the citizens of Thebes?
what was the sphinx and what did she do
Who is Sphinx that lived in the old times?
The Sphinx is a mythical creature from ancient Greek and Egyptian mythology, typically depicted as a lion with a human head. In Greek mythology, the Sphinx is known for posing a riddle to travelers, famously leading to the demise of those who could not answer it, most notably Oedipus. In Egyptian culture, the Sphinx is often associated with the pharaohs and serves as a symbol of strength and wisdom, with the Great Sphinx of Giza being one of the most iconic representations.
What country is the Great Sphinx?
Egypt Was The Great Sphinx
What is the largest sphinx in the world?
The oldest sphinx is in giza,egypt.
