The Sphinx by Morgana

The Sphinx

morganarussell26 — 2017-09-14 02:26:45 UTC

The sphinx

Who and when was it built?

morganarussell26 — 2017-09-14 02:26:56 UTC

- built by ancient Egyptians
- during the Old Kingdom

What does it represent?

morganarussell26 — 2017-09-14 02:27:05 UTC

The sphinx's body represents a lion and has a human head.

Where does it exist?

morganarussell26 — 2017-09-14 02:27:35 UTC

- Giza, Egypt
-located in front of Khafre's pyramid

What was it's purpose?

2017-09-14 05:01:35 UTC

The  Sphinx's purpose is to guard Khafre's pyramid and the other pyramids in Egypt/Giza

What did it look like?

2017-09-14 05:04:25 UTC

-represents pharaoh Khafre's face
- Believed the original sphinx looked completely different to now
-Once had a long braided beard and nose
-was painted in bright colours
-body was painted red, nose was blue and headdress was yellow

How Big Is The Sphinx

2017-09-15 01:15:44 UTC

260 feet long, 20 feet wide and 65 feet tall. The paws are 50 feet long and the head is 30 feet long and 14 feet wide. The largest stone used for this statue is about 200 tons while the smallest is 50 tons. Size of the Sphinx.

What is the symbol

2017-09-15 01:23:33 UTC

-The Sphinx of Giza is the symbol that has represented Egypt for around thousands of years.
- The word sphinx comes from the ancient Greek verb 'sphingo' translated in English to squeeze as the sphinx strangled anyone who dared answer his riddle incorrectly

What is it made of?

2017-09-15 01:26:14 UTC

-The sphinx is carved from natural bedrock and limestone

What dose it symbolize

2017-09-15 01:36:55 UTC

The sphinx has come to symbolize strength and wisdom.