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Generally the role of sphinxes was as temple guardians; they were placed in association with architectural structures such as royal tombs or religious temples. The Funerary Temple of Khafre is linked by a cause way to the Great Sphinx which is facing east at the Temple of the Sphinx. See the link below. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphinx
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What is the most famous pyramid?
Sphinx because the last Pharaoh was berried in it
Who is the first pharaoh to build a pyramid?
khafre built the pyramids and the sphinx
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.
Why did the sphinx Get inveted?
It was made to "protect" the Great Pyramid and its contents.
How is the Great Sphinx used today?
There is very little actually known about Great Sphinx of Giza. It is thought that the statue was central to worship of the Sun in the Early Dynastic Period.
Why was the pyramid of giza build?
The Great Pyramid, which is located in Giza, Egypt, was built as a tomb for the pharaoh Khufu. He may also have been responsible for the Sphinx.
The sphinix that stands near the great pyramid has the body of a?
Body of a Lion
Is the SPHINX the same as the Great Pyramid?
No, it is not. The Sphinx is a giant statue of a lion with the head of a Pharaoh on it, in front of the largest of the three great Pyramids. It was likely intended as a sort of guardian for the pyramids.
Why did people make the great sphinx?
This is not known. However 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. Although the date of its construction is uncertain, the head of the Great Sphinx now is believed to be that of the pharaoh Khafra. There is possible evidence that the monument may be older than this for an inscription within the Great Pyramid, dating from 600 BC, records that Pharaoh Khufu-Khafre's father-carried out repairs on the Sphinx's tail and headdress.
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 the monument called that has a head of a human and body of a lion called it is built near a tomb of a Pharaoh?
A Sphinx. The great spinx was built near the great pyramid, and was supposed to protect Khufu (or if you prefer Greek, his name would be Cheops). There were many more statues of Sphinxes, though, including Hatshepsut having two pink sphinxes at her temple.
