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about 700 years. (658). i do not think that is corect because 700 years is way too long for any structure to be built. unless it was being done by the ANC (OF South Africa) Yes because Jacob zuma is both illiterate and slightly reatrded, he is inable of running a country and should go to prison, unshimi wam!
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∙ 13y agoHow long it took to carve etc is unknown.
However it is generally accepted that the Sphinx was built by Pharaoh Khufu - c2575 to c2465 BC - during the Old Kingdom, the age of the Great Pyramid builders.
Although the date of its construction is uncertain, the head of the Great Sphinx now is believed to be that of the pharaoh Khufu.
There is possible evidence that the monument may be older than this for an inscription within the Great Pyramid, dating from 600 BC, records that Pharaoh Khufu-Khafre's father-carried out repairs on the Sphinx's tail and headdress.
It probably took 1-3 weeks to make small, 2-3ft long sphinxes.
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∙ 11y agoIt is thought that it took between 14 and twenty years to build the great pyramid. The Greek historian and traveller visited Egypt around 450BC and was told it took 20 years and the labour of 100,000 slaves. Half the time was taken up in building a causeway between the River Nile and the pyramid site.
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∙ 14y agoThis is not known nor is the exact date that it was carved.
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∙ 11y agoIt tok 900/300hawers
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∙ 14y ago500 years
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How long did it take to build the Great Sphinx of Giza?
The exact date of the building of the Great Sphinx of Giza is unknown. However, it is believed that the Sphinx was built in or around 2500 BC.
Where is the Sphinx?
The Famous great sphinx is located at Giza Plateau, however there are many Sphinx' located at temples in museams ect. all throughout Egypt and the world Ram-headed sphinx - Karnak, Luxor. Great sphinx - Giza There is two modern sphinx flanking Cleopatra's needle in London by the thames
What year was the Great Pyramid built at Giza?
The Giza or Great Sphinx is believed to have been built by ancient Egyptians of the Old Kingdom during the reign of the Pharaoh Khafra (c. 2558-2532 BC) builder of the second pyramid. It is carved from an outcrop of limestone left over from the construction of his pyramid.
Physical characteristics of The Great Sphinx?
The Great Sphinx of Giza is made of limestone, and depicts a sphinx reclining. It is 73.5 meters long, 19.3 meters wide, and 20.22 meters high.
How long is the sphinx in Giza?
150 meters
What is under the sphinx?
The Sphinx is located in Giza, Egypt. This is the same location as the Great Pyramids and stands close-by. Giza itself stands just outside Cairo. As to why it is there, then for similar reasons as the Great Pyramids. The Sphinx is a very common zoomorphic depiction within the Old Kingdom. The Sphinx is generally a guardian of a temples and royal tombs this explains why the Sphinx is where it is.
Why was the Great Sphinx of Giza built?
The Sphinx served as a protector or guardian to the Pyramids, most especially the pyramid of Khefre (Khafra), son of Khufu. It's believed that the face on the Sphinx is of this pharaoh himself.
Why is the sphinx an icon?
The Sphinx is special because it's the biggest sphinx in Egyptalso it is not like any other famous monument.the Sphinx is about 240 feet long and 66 feet highthe Great Sphinx is made of limestonethe pharaoh Khafra(e) built this sphinxit was built to guard the tombs of Giza
What is the width and length of the sphinx?
The Great Sphinx of Giza is 73.5 m (241 ft) long, 6 m (20 ft) wide, and 20 m (65 ft) high.
How long did it take to built the Great pyramid at Giza?
Estimates vary from 14 to 20 years
Who built Sphinxes?
mario vianese
How long did the sphinx take to be built?
two years
