sphinx

giza, egypt

The Great Sphinx of Giza is a massive limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a human, believed to represent Pharaoh Khafre. Located near the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, it is one of the world’s oldest and largest monolithic sculptures, standing 73 meters (240 feet) long and 20 meters (66 feet) high. Built around 2500 BCE, its purpose remains debated, but it likely served as a guardian of the pyramids. Over time, erosion and damage, including the missing nose, have shaped its mysterious appearance. Visitors can see the Sphinx with general Giza Plateau entry (450 EGP) and explore it alongside the pyramids.