When was the Great Sphinx built? Detailed answer

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When was the Great Sphinx built?

One of the greatest wonders of the world that has come down to us from ancient civilizations is the Great Sphinx in the city of Giza, in Egypt. The Sphinx is a mythical animal with a human head and the body of a lion. The Sphinx was an object of worship in the Egyptian religion, many sphinxes were created, but the most famous and ancient is the Great Sphinx. This sphinx was built in the XNUMXth century BC. e. The face of the sphinx had the features of the pharaoh Kafra, who ruled at that time, so that people could worship him in the guise of a sphinx. It was carved from a large block of stone in the center of a large quarry.

The body and head are carved from a monolithic block, and elongated paws are added with brickwork. The figure was originally covered with colored enamel. Only traces remained of her. Although we can still look at the Sphinx and enjoy it, it is now very different than before, because it has suffered from destruction. Sand deposits led to great erosion, cracks appeared throughout the figure.

The Sphinx was also destroyed by people. So, in 1380, the Egyptian ruler caused great damage to the Sphinx. And at one time the monument was used as a target for shooting from guns. The Great Sphinx reaches 20 meters in height and 73 meters in length. Nose 170 cm, mouth 231 cm long, face 417 cm wide.

Author: Likum A.

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