Great Sphinx of Giza
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Monument in Egypt
The Great Sphinx of Giza is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion. Facing directly from west to east, it stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. The face of the Sphinx appears to represent the pharaoh Khafre.
Address: Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt
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The Great Sphinx of Giza is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion. Facing directly from west to east, it stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. The face of the Sphinx appears to represent the pharaoh Khafre.
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May 20, 2024 · Great Sphinx of Giza, colossal limestone statue of a recumbent sphinx in Giza, Egypt, that likely dates from the reign of King Khafre.
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A colossal limestone statue with a lion's body and a human head, standing guard by the Pyramids, ancient icon of Egyptian civilization.