The Sphinx, which embodies the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, is
believed to be the head of Khafre and his guardian spirit for his entire burial
complex. Carved from the natural limestone of Giza, the sphinx has
disintegrated over the years, entire pieces dropping off to the desert floor
below. It is not known to have chambers inside, like those found in the pyramids
at Giza.
Dates Built: undetermined
Base: 187 feet (57 m) in length
Total Weight: undetermined
Width: Face is 20 feet (6 m) wide
Height: Total height is 66 feet (20 m), 30 feet (9.15 m) high from chin to head
The Sphinx, which embodies the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, is
believed to be the head of Khafre and his guardian spirit for his entire burial
complex. Carved from the natural limestone of Giza, the sphinx has
disintegrated over the years, entire pieces dropping off to the desert floor
below. It is not known to have chambers inside, like those found in the pyramids
at Giza.