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. [1] Facing east, it stands on the Giza Plateau on the …

The sphinx is located southeast of the pyramids. While the date of its construction is not known for certain, the general consensus among Egyptologists is that the head of the Great Sphinx …

Great Sphinx of Giza, colossal limestone statue of a recumbent sphinx located in Giza, Egypt, that likely dates from the reign of King Khafre (c. 2575–c. 2465 bce) and depicts his face. It is one …

Mar 20, 2025 · Sphinx, mythological creature with a lion’s body and a human head, an important image in Egyptian and Greek art and legend. The earliest and most famous example in art is …

Jan 4, 2018 · In ancient Egypt, the sphinx was a spiritual guardian and most often depicted as a male with a pharaoh headdress—as is the Great Sphinx—and figures of the creatures were …

Jul 27, 2023 · Archaeologists believe that the Great Sphinx was built during Egypt’s Old Kingdom (circa 2575–2150 B.C.) by the fourth-dynasty pharaoh Khafre. It is one of the world’s oldest …

Oct 15, 2024 · In ancient Egyptian mythology, the Sphinx symbolizes strength, wisdom, and protection. It was often associated with the sun god Ra and the pharaohs, acting as a guardian …

Feb 22, 2025 · With the body of a lion and the head of a human, the Sphinx embodies strength and wisdom, serving as a timeless guardian of the pyramids. Believed to have been …

Around 2500 BC, during the time of Pharaoh Khafre, the Great Sphinx was constructed; it is evidence of the engineering skill and civilization of ancient Egypt. It offers a glimpse into the …

The Sphinx and Pharaohs. The Sphinx had a special relationship with the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Many Pharaohs believed that the Sphinx represented their power and divine right to …