Mysteries of the Sphinx "The Great Sphinx at Giza is one of the prime images by which ancient Egypt is known" (Jordan 25). The fusion of the body of a lion with the head of a man resulted in a seemingly singular natural being. It is a masterpiece of artistic composition, with nothing like it on earth (Rediscover 1). It is the largest of all other surviving ancient statues and is a symbol that has represented the essence of Egypt for thousands of years. Carved from the bedrock of the Giza plateau, the Sphinx is truly a mysterious marvel from the days of ancient Egypt (Guardian 1). The Giza plateau is also the sight of the great pyramids, which is on the out....

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