The Great Sphinx of Giza

The Great Sphinx of Giza is a massive limestone statue in Egypt, featuring a lion's body and a human head, believed to represent Pharaoh Khafre. It dates back to around 2500 BCE and symbolizes strength, wisdom, and protection. Carved from a single bedrock outcrop, it measures about 240 feet long and 66 feet high. The Sphinx is an iconic symbol of ancient Egyptian culture, guarding the Giza Plateau’s pyramids, and its mysterious origins and purpose continue to intrigue historians and archaeologists today.