Great Sphinx of Giza

After exploring the pyramids, we drove down the hill to visit the Sphinx.

The Great Sphinx of Giza is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion 🦁. It measures 73 metres from paw to tail and is 20 metres tall. The Sphinx is the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt and one of the most recognisable statues in the world. Archaeological evidence suggests that it was created by ancient Egyptians during the reign of pharaoh Khafre. The face of the Sphinx is thought to represent him.

It is certainly a striking sight. We struggled to take decent photos amongst hundreds of Instagrammers trying to get the perfect shot of themselves appearing to kiss 💋 the lips of the Sphinx! We didn't join in! 😂Lue lisää