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Sphinx Temple

Sphinx Temple

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Sphinx Temple

Name: Sphinx Temple
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Location: Egypt

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Andy

March 26, 2022

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The Old Kingdom Temple of the Sphinx at Giza is an ancient Egyptian temple on the Giza Plateau at the foot of the Great Sphinx. It is considered an important testimony to the temple building activity in the Old Kingdom. The temple was probably built by the ancient Egyptian king Cheops or Chephren.

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Stephan N

October 10, 2024

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In addition to the enormous Sphinx, which lies like a watchdog in front of the 3 megalithic pyramids and looks away from them due east, there are two megalithic temples …

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Dirkster

December 4, 2023

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You can go down to the Sphinx, just ask and you can do so for a small fee, even if it is already closed.

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1. Great Sphinx of Giza – Sphinx Temple loop from Remaya Square

7.64km

02:06

130m

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

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2. Sphinx Temple – Great Sphinx of Giza loop from Nazlet al Batran

8.35km

02:17

130m

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

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3. Sphinx Temple – Great Sphinx of Giza loop from Remaya Square

6.67km

01:50

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 20 m

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1. Great Sphinx of Giza – Sphinx Temple loop from Remaya Square

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