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The Book of the Sphinx
What is the appeal of the sphinx and how did we become so enthralled with this mythical creature? Regier unearths the many forms of the sphinx and explores its extraordinary appeal. He digs deep into the cultural history of the sphinx, taking the reader on a journey through ancient Egypt, Greece and Babylon, into Judaism […]
Unlocking the Sphinx and its Ancient Secrets
Discover the mysteries surrounding the Sphinx, an amazing monument full of secrets. People have wondered about this giant statue for ages. What stories does it hold? Why was it built? Learn about the Sphinx's history, the legends around it, and some interesting facts that might surprise you. It's a journey back in time to understand this iconic symbol of ancient Egypt. Get ready to be amazed!
Sphinx Never Ending Story
Egypt tour guide on Instagram: "Five rumors about the sphinx of Giza! Hidden Chambers: Some speculate that there are undiscovered chambers or passages beneath the Sphinx, possibly containing ancient treasures or secrets. Age and Origin: There are debates about the true age and origin of the Sphinx, with some theories proposing that it predates the Egyptian civilization and might have been built by a lost ancient culture. Symbolic Meaning: Rumors suggest that the Sphinx holds symbolic…
Louvre Museum - Great Sphinx of Tanis
The sphinx is a fabulous creature with the body of a lion and the head of a king. This one was successively inscribed with the names of the pharaohs Ammenemes II (12th Dynasty, 1929-1895 BC), Merneptah (19th Dynasty, 1212-02 BC) and Shoshenq I (22nd Dynasty, 945-24 BC). According to archaeologists, certain details suggest that this sphinx dates to an earlier period - the Old Kingdom (c. 2600 BC). www.louvre.fr
Phoenician Sphinx
A rectangular ivory plaque, virtually complete. The left left hand corner is missing together with fragments from the surface. Carved in relief with a winged human-headed sphinx advancing left with a flowering "lily"-tendril in the background. Phoenician 9thC BC-8thC BC. Nimrud. | © The Trustees of the British Museum
The Great Sphinx
As the first light of dawn, we had an early intimate gathering at the feet of the Great Sphinx. We shared such a sacred time together and by ourselves to really feel the Sphinx’s ancient gaze watching over us. It felt magical, standing there as the day began, a moment of peace with ancient history standing silent and magnificent before us. This memory with the Sphinx bathed in the morning’s golden light, will stay with me forever, that is for sure. ✨🦁✨
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