Highlight • Monument
The Great Sphinx of Giza
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August 15, 2021
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The Great Sphinx of Giza, commonly referred to as the Sphinx of Giza or just the Sphinx, is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature.
Facing directly from west to east, it stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt.
The face of the Sphinx appears to represent the pharaoh Khafre.
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Best routes to The Great Sphinx of Giza
5.0
(4)
95
hikers
8.31km
02:17
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
48
hikers
6.67km
01:50
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(2)
40
hikers
8.17km
02:13
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 20 m
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