Unearthed photographs from the early 20th century show the Great Sphinx of Giza in a condition few have ever witnessed — half-buried in sand, weathered by time, and surrounded by scaffolding. These ...

The identity of the Great Sphinx has long been debated. After extended research into the history of Giza, the pyramids, and Old Kingdom belief systems, a clearer picture begins to emerge. This ...

The Great Sphinx of Giza has stood guard over the desert for thousands of years. Carved from limestone and towering beside the pyramids, it remains a powerful symbol of ancient ingenuity. With its ...

The Great Sphinx of Giza, a 66-foot-tall statue resting in the shadow of the nearby Great Pyramid of Giza, is one of the most widely recognizable relics of the ancient world. Even if you’ve never seen ...

The Sphinx was not assembled piece by piece but was carved from a single mass of limestone exposed when workers dug a horseshoe-shaped quarry in the Giza plateau. Approximately 66 feet tall and 240 ...