The Great Sphinx of Giza, a 66-foot-tall statue resting in the shadow of the nearby Great Pyramid of Giza, is one of the most widely recognizable relics of the ancient world. Even if you’ve never seen ...

In ancient Egypt, what was the Sphinx all about? – Effie, age 8, New Plymouth, New Zealand. One of the most mysterious and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. Many mysteries still surround the Great Sphinx of Giza. Half-man ...

The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most iconic and mysterious monuments of ancient Egypt. This prehistoric limestone statue that has the body of a lion and the face of a man, has been a part of ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. During his trip to Egypt, Elisofon ...

The Great Sphinx of Giza has stood guard over the desert for thousands of years. Carved from limestone and towering beside the pyramids, it remains a powerful symbol of ancient ingenuity. With its ...

Kaloy Tingcungco’s trip to Egypt is one for the books! On Instagram, the “Unang Hirit” host shared his visit to one of the most iconic landmarks in the world: The Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt.

Recent scans of the Pyramid of Menkaure on the Giza Plateau have revealed something remarkable: two previously unknown cavities. Researchers with the ScanPyramids project used non-destructive methods ...

Who knew that ancient Egypt was full of mysteries and weird facts that continue to puzzle people to this very day?