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 ...

Much like the desert winds that perhaps helped shape it, conspiracy theories swirl around the Great Sphinx guarding the Giza plateau—especially regarding how the winged lion’s human head lost its nose ...

The Great Sphinx of Giza, a colossal statue with the body of a lion and the head of a human, continues to baffle archaeologists and historians alike. Despite its worldwide recognition, many aspects of ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The Great Sphinx of Giza, a massive limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a human, has long represented the power of ancient ...