• The Sphinx!

    November 20, 2024 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F

    Contrary to popular belief, The Sphinx wasn’t built to hide any treasures.
    It has a more practical origin. During the construction of the Pyramid of Khafre, a large rock outcropping was blocking the view East, so the options were to remove it or turn it into a monument. Taking advantage of the opportunity, the builders turning it into a monument with a temple for where the pharaoh would be mummified.

    And no, it’s not 25,000 years old, it’s ~4500 years old. (Constructed in 2570 BC)
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