What is the Great Sphinx? Discover the History Behind the Ancient Egyptian Monument
Here, we will explore the history of this important landmark and how it was rediscovered. What is the Great Sphinx of Giza? Learn about this Ancient Egyptian monument below. Photo:Stock Photosfrom WitthayaP/Shutterstock What is a sphinx? However, its appearance varies greatly depending on the region. Early History of the Great Sphinx Alabaster statue of Khafre. Fernand Khnopff, “Caress of the Sphinx,” 1896 (Photo:Google Arts & Culture, Public Domain) However, there is no evidence of what the monolith’s original intention was or even its original name....