The Great Sphinx
The Sphinx at Giza is generally attributed to Pharaoh Khafre (2558 - 2532 BC) but firm evidence is lacking. It is unique as a large monumental sculpture in Old Kingdom Egypt and might have origins as an accidental and natural head-like form from erosion of a limestone outcrop. The head is harder limestone. Nonetheless, the considerable sculpting of the 20m high and 73m long form was accomplished with only copper chisels and stone hammers.
The sloping stones in the foreground are the ceremonial causeway between the Valley and Upper funerary temples of Khafre up which his body was taken to his pyramid.
The pyramid at far left is that of Khafre's father - Khufu.
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The Great Sphinx
The Sphinx at Giza is generally attributed to Pharaoh Khafre (2558 - 2532 BC) but firm evidence is lacking. It is unique as a large monumental sculpture in Old Kingdom Egypt and might have origins as an accidental and natural head-like form from erosion of a limestone outcrop. The head is harder limestone. Nonetheless, the considerable sculpting of the 20m high and 73m long form was accomplished with only copper chisels and stone hammers.
The sloping stones in the foreground are the ceremonial causeway between the Valley and Upper funerary temples of Khafre up which his body was taken to his pyramid.
The pyramid at far left is that of Khafre's father - Khufu.
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More Egypt...
www.flickr.com/photos/lesc/albums/72177720302881089
Taken on Kodachrome II reversal film