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 ...

A newly uncovered archival record reveals the first modern excavation of the Great Sphinx in 1817, including sketches and details that were never widely published. The evidence also adds fresh context ...

More than 40 years ago, Farouk El-Baz — a space scientist and geologist known for his field investigations in deserts around the world — theorized that the wind played a big hand in shaping the Great ...

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 ...

(CNN) — More than 40 years ago, Farouk El-Baz — a space scientist and geologist known for his field investigations in deserts around the world — theorized that the wind played a big hand in shaping ...

SCIENTISTS have claimed they finally know how the legendary Great Sphinx was actually made. The 4,500-year-old ancient sculpture was always thought to be carved by the Egyptians but the fascinating ...

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 ...

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