The Sphinx, an ancient monument in Giza, Egypt, is the oldest and best-known monumental sculpture in the world. It is generally agreed that the head of a human figure carved from limestone was the original sculpture of the statue.

The Sphinx was a lioness who guarded Thebes (now Luxor) in Ancient Egypt. The name derives from the Greek 'sphinx' meaning 'obstacle'. The Sphinx was constructed in the reign of Khafra, in the 25th century BC. The nose. The Sphinx is one of the wonders of the world and was carved out of a single piece of limestone. It is a test of your knowledge of ancient Egypt.

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