sphinx were built to guard and protect pyramids and temples it has the body of a lion and a head of...
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THE GREAT SPHINX
WHAT IS A SPHINX?
Sphinx were built to guard and protect pyramids and temples
It has the body of a lion and a head of a man believed to be the pharaoh.
WHY WAS THE GREAT SPHINX BUILT?
The Great Sphinx guards Khufu’s pyramid.
It was built in 3000BC
WHAT IS IT MADE FROM?
It is made of lime stone. The Egyptians found the lime stone and hand made the wonderful sculpture. It is one of the most famous ancient Egyptian structures.
HOW BIG IS THE GREAT SPHINX?
It is 20.22m high which is nearly 2 double decker buses on top of each other
It is 73.5m long about the size of a football pitch
It is 19.3 metres wide like 2 double buses next to each other
WHERE IS THE GREAT SPHINX?
The Sphinx is in Giza in the north of Egypt