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What is the use of the great sphinx?
The Sphinx of Giza is a symbol that has represented the essence of Egypt for thousands of years. Even with all of the pictures that we see of the Sphinx, nothing can really prepare you for the time that you finally see the Sphinx with your own eyes. Here's a look at the Sphinx that will give you a hint of what you can expect to see if you visit Egypt.
What did Amun Re look like?
he lookeed like a ram headed sphinx
What does the Great Sphinx at Giza look like?
In Egypt the Great Sphinx had the body of a lion and the head of a man. However, there is also an Avenue of Sphinxes at Karnak with ram heads instead of human heads. The Greek Sphinx had the head and breasts of a woman, the body of a lion, wings of an eagle and a serpent for a tale. It was also depicted in as sitting upright rather than recumbent. Sphinxes can represent anything from a great ruler to a powerful god.
Who was the pharaoh that built the pyramids?
It is generally accepted that the Sphinx was built by Pharaoh Khafre - c2575 to c2465 BC - during the Old Kingdom, the age of the great pyramid builders. However 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.
Sphinx has the body of what animal?
Lion, just look at it and you can see it.
