The Great Sphinx shows amazing innovation from ancient times. It is 74 meters (242 feet) long and 20 meters (66 feet) tall. Built between 2500 B.C. and 5000 B.C., it guards the Pyramid complex.

One of Cairo's must-see attractions is the Great Sphinx, the world's oldest monumental sculpture. Situated by the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx impresses with its size – it measures 66 feet ...

Giza's three pyramids and the Sphinx were constructed in the fourth dynasty of Egypt's Old Kingdom, arguably the first great civilization on earth. Today, Giza is a suburb of rapidly growing Cairo ...

Along with the enigmatic Sphinx and other smaller tombs and monuments, Giza has three principal pyramids: Khufu (originally 481 feet high, and sometimes called Cheops, or the Great Pyramid ...

It was also around this time that another monument close to the pyramids was constructed: The Great Sphinx. The Great Pyramid ...

NOVA: There have been claims that a great civilization predates ancient ... was responsible for building the pyramids and sculpting the Sphinx. Is this possible? HAWASS: Of course it is not ...

There are several ancient monuments proving that our predecessors possessed knowledge of astronomy and used it for practical ...

The Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Sphinx, and other ancient marvels, draws millions of visitors annually. Three pyramids lie in the Giza Plateau: one for King Khufu ...

You are welcome to explore the pyramids and the adjacent Great Sphinx after purchasing a Giza Plateau ticket. However, keep in mind that only 300 tickets are sold per day and additional fees apply ...

Like the pyramids! Or the Temples of Karnak ... with the body of a lion and the head of a human. This is the Great Sphinx of Giza. It is chiselled from limestone and has the face of Pharaoh ...