The Sphinx is the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt and one of the most recognizable statues in the world. The archaeological evidence suggests that it was created by ancient Egyptians of the Old Kingdom during the reign of Khafre ( c. 2558–2532 BC ).

2018年1月4日 · The Great Sphinx of Giza is a 4,500‑year‑old statue near Egypt's Great Pyramid. At 240 feet long and 66 feet high, it is one of the world's largest monuments.

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 of Egypt’s most famous landmarks and is arguably the best-known example of sphinx art.

Colossal statues are one of the hallmarks of ancient Egyptian civilization, and the Great Sphinx of Giza is the most famous. It was carved directly out of the bedrock during the 4th Dynasty (c.2613–2494 BC), which also makes it the oldest.

2016年10月26日 · The Great Sphinx of Giza is the most instantly recognizable statue associated with ancient Egypt and among the most famous in the world. The sculpture, of a recumbent lion with the head of an Egyptian...

Looming over the West bank of the Nile River in Egypt, the Great Sphinx of Giza is a massive limestone statue in the likeness of a mythical creature called a sphinx. Often simply referred to as "the Sphinx" in English; in Arabic its name literally translates as "Father of Dread."

2023年7月27日 · Behind rises the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the tallest of Giza’s structures, topping out at 450 feet. With the body of a lion and the face of a king, the Great Sphinx has become an instantly...

The Great Sphinx of Egypt is a world-famous statue situated in the southwest of the modern-day Cairo greater metropolis. Its official name is "The Great Sphinx of Giza," as the Giza Plateau is located on the west side of the Nile River and is home to not only the Sphinx but some of the most famous ancient Egyptian pyramids and monuments.

The Sphinx, named after a Greek word, is a limestone statue that depicts a reclining mythical creature which combines a human head and a lion's body. The statue is 73 meters long (240 feet) and 20 meters high (66 feet) from the top of the head to the bottom, with its head meaning to resemble its builder (commissioner): Pharaoh Khafre.

2024年10月16日 · The Great Sphinx of Giza, a monumental limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, stands as one of the most iconic symbols of ancient Egypt. It is renowned not only for its grandeur but also for its rich historical and cultural significance.