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Where were sphinx's used for?
Sphinxs were used to guard egyptain temples and sacred places
Why is the sphinx an icon?
The Sphinx is special because it's the biggest sphinx in Egyptalso it is not like any other famous monument.the Sphinx is about 240 feet long and 66 feet highthe Great Sphinx is made of limestonethe pharaoh Khafra(e) built this sphinxit was built to guard the tombs of Giza
Why did the egypts build the sphinx?
They built it as a sort of scarecrow to guard the Pharaoh Khafre's tomb.
How can the Sphinx guard the temples if it was just a statue of a creature in a myth?
The ancient Egyptians believed that the Sphinx would guard their emperors after their deaths. The statue represented the Sphinx, but the real Sphinx was, in fact, a spirit from the spirit world. People were very superstitious in those days: you see, they didn't have science to answer their questions, so they relied on religion to give them all the answers to everything.
What did Ramses built during his reign?
Ramses built and restored sphinx, completed the temple of karnak and built himself a city with 4 temples as well as gardens and orchards. He also built the rock temple at Abu-Simbal
What is sphinx special abilities?
In both Greek and Egyptian mythology, the sphinx was an incredibly powerful being that could destroy anyone who crossed its path and was often believed to guard temples. According to Greek mythology, the sphinx would allow you to pass only if you correctly answered its riddle.
Was an Egyptian sphinx hallow?
They were usually the guardians of the temples and at times the Great Sphinx was worshipped.
What kingdom was the great sphinx built in?
The Sphinx was built in Egypt.
Why was the Great Sphinx of Giza built?
The Sphinx served as a protector or guardian to the Pyramids, most especially the pyramid of Khefre (Khafra), son of Khufu. It's believed that the face on the Sphinx is of this pharaoh himself.
Who guard the pyramids?
the sphinx
What did the Aztecs build?
The Aztecs Built Temples.
Why was built the sphinx?
The Great Sphinx was built to have memorials and worship gods/pharaohs.
