Unearthed photographs from the early 20th century show the Great Sphinx of Giza in a condition few have ever witnessed — half-buried in sand, weathered by time, and surrounded by scaffolding. These ...

The oldest-known monument in Egypt, the Great Sphinx of Giza stands as a feat of engineering and craftsmanship—the massive structure having been carved out of a single limestone ridge at a height of ...

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 ...

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 identity of the Great Sphinx has long been debated. After extended research into the history of Giza, the pyramids, and Old Kingdom belief systems, a clearer picture begins to emerge. This ...

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 ...

The Great Sphinx has had the world's eyes on it over the last couple of days, as rumors and speculation suggested that the Sphinx was spotted with its eyes CLOSED. This might not seem like much, but ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For decades, it’s been theorized the Great Sphinx of Giza may have originally been a lion-shaped natural ...

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. — As a snow sculpture artist, Rob Neyland knows his work will only last a few days, but he's set out to prove a theory about one of Earth's oldest sculptures. Neyland has more than ...

The most enigmatic of sculptures, the Sphinx was carved from a single block of limestone left over in the quarry used to build the Pyramids. Scholars believe it was sculpted about 4,600 years ago by ...