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View of the Great Sphinx of Giza

Name: View of the Great Sphinx of Giza
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1. Sphinx Temple – Great Sphinx of Giza loop from Kom al Akhdar

8.45km

02:15

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Andy

March 26, 2022

Good point from which to view the Sphinx in profile with one of the three great pyramids in the background.

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Stephan N

October 10, 2024

The Great Sphinx of Giza is a sculpture of a man with the body of a lion. The ancient Greeks called it the "Sphinx" because it resembled the winged monster from Greek mythology. To the Arabs, it was known as Abu Al-Hol, which translates to "Father of Terror."
The Sphinx was carved out of the bedrock along the causeway that connected the Pyramid of Khafre to its Valley Temple. Therefore, it is likely that it was carved during the reign of Khafre (c. 2558–2532 BC). It is also believed that the face of the Sphinx was modeled on the facial features of the Pharaoh Khafre.
The Sphinx is oriented west to east and is 73 m long and 20 m high.
Source:
pyramid-of-giza.com/en/grosse-sphinx-von-gizeh

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Susanne

August 24, 2019

Unfortunately, you can not go directly to it, but look at it from a safe distance

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Downhill 10 m

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