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| Egypt - miSr (in arabic) |
| Cairo - Giza Sphinx |
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We don't know why
the sphinx were built, but it is supposed to be done during the
reign of Khafre. In arabic its named Abu al-Hol (father of
terror) During time it has been damaged. The nose is estimated to
be cut off between the 11th and 15th centuries, and not by
Napoleon. Part of the fallen beard wascarted off by 19th century
adventures, and is now on display in the British Museum in
London. But its interesting to have a look at it when you are in
Giza
(Click on the
thumbnails, and you will get a larger version)
| First view |
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| Various
views of the huge sphinx |
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| Nice
view towards the pyramides from the sphinx too |
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| The
mumification temple - used only once |
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