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Curious kids: In ancient Egypt, what was the Sphinx all about?

In ancient Egypt, what was the Sphinx all about? – Effie, age 8, New Plymouth, New Zealand. One of the most mysterious and iconic monuments of ancient Egypt is the Great Sphinx of Giza. You’ve ...
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New scans suggest a second sphinx beneath the pyramids

New radar scans hint at a hidden second Sphinx buried beneath the Giza pyramids, reigniting debate among archaeologists and Egypt mystery fans everywhere.
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Interview with Dr. Zahi Hawass, Director of the Pyramids

Egyptologists often talk about pyramids as "complexes," especially at Giza. How do the Pyramids integrate with the Sphinx and ...

Standing Tall: Egypt’s Great Pyramids

Pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure built their massive tombs to last. For more than 4,000 years, the Pyramids of Giza ...
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Second sphinx buried under sand suggests ‘megastructure’ below the Pyramids of Giza

The Pyramids of Giza might only be the tip of the iceberg. Italian researchers claim they might've found signs of a Sphinx located beneath the Pyramids of Giza, suggesting the existence of a sprawling ...

Touring the Pyramids of Giza Independently

The Pyramids of Giza are an absolute must-see on any trip to Egypt.The three great pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, ...
Smithsonian Magazine

A Century Ago, an Extinct Crocodilian’s Skull Was Found in the Rocks That Built the Sphinx. Turns Out, It Belonged to a New Species

The specimen was long mislabeled, according to a new study. Paleontologists identified it as a previously undescribed genus and species of gavial—a cousin of crocodiles and alligators—which they named ...

In 2,500 B.C.E., Work on Egypt’s Great Sphinx Began. Now, the Same Rock Used in Construction Has Revealed a New Crocodile Species

The ancient reptile has just two living relatives, both of which are endangered ...