The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, 1899. Artist: The Fine Art Photographers Co

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The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, 1899. A portrait statue of the 4th dynasty Pharaoh Khafre (Chephren) in the form of a sphinx, a mythical creature with a lion's body and human head. It dates from the 26th century BC. The Great Pyramid of Khafre, built to house his tomb, can be seen behind the Sphinx. Stereoscopic card. Detail.

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Size: 4034px × 4344px
Location: World,Africa,Egypt,Maţrūḩ,Pyramids of Giza,World,Africa,Egypt,Giza,Giza
Photo credit: © The Print Collector/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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