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The Great Sphinx is thought to be a portrait of the Egyptian pharaoh Khafre.

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Who was the ancient Egyptian pharaoh his face is carved on the great sphinx?

The head of the Great Sphinx now is believed to be that of the pharaoh Khafra.


The famous statues of a half-lion in Egypt are called?

The famous statues are called the Sphinx. The Great Sphinx of Giza is a large limestone statue of a reclining sphinx with a lion's body and a human head, thought to represent the pharaoh Khafre.


Which pharaoh does the head of the Great Sphinx of Giza represent?

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How is the Great Sphinx used today?

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Who is west of the great sphinx?

West of the monument of the Great Sphinx in Egypt is the Great Pyramid of Cheops/ Khufu Pharaoh.


The Sphinx was modelled on which Egyptian's kings face?

Although the date of its construction is uncertain, the head of the Great Sphinx now is believed to be that of the pharaoh Khafra.


Who is Pharaoh Khafra?

he built the great sphinx of giza


What two animals is the great sphinx made of?

The Great Sphinx has the body of a lion but the head of a Pharaoh.


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.


Who face is on the Sphinx?

it is to have been believed that Pharaoh Khufu's (Greek: Cheops) face was on The Great Sphinx.


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Who is on top of sphinx?

Although the date of its construction is uncertain, the head of the Great Sphinx now is believed to be that of the pharaoh Khafra.