One of the most famous sites in Egypt, the Great Sphinx of Giza is the finest form of sphinx art. It sits as the great protector of the dead pharaohs that are buried within the 3 pyramids within the complex. This lion shaped statue is considered to be one of the largest arts works, measuring 73 meters in length and 20 meters in height.
The Sphinx is a limestone statue of a reclined Sphinx that represents the face of the Pharaoh Khafra. It was built during the reign of the Pharaoh Khafra and this effigy was carved from limestone that was originally used for quarrying. The paws and tails are made with added blocks.