Great Sphinx of Giza
Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt
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The 66-foot-tall (20-meter-tall) Sphinx of Giza is an icon of ancient Egypt, and the subject of continued debate regarding its meaning, age, and original builder. With the head of a human and the body of a lion, the Sphinx—one of the world’s largest and oldest statues—is said to symbolize strength, power, and wisdom.
The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most famous and recognizable monuments in the world. The massive stone sculpture, which dates back to around 2500 BC, is located in the Egyptian city of Giza and is a symbol of Ancient Egyptian culture. The Sphinx is believed to represent the Pharaoh Khafre, who commissioned its construction, and it is thought to have been meant to guard the entrance to the Pharaoh’s tomb.