The Great Sphinx that stands alongside the Egyptian pyramids at Giza is one of the true marvels of the ancient world. Standing some 60ft high, 160ft long and with a face 20ft wide, the gigantic ...

The limestone sphinx with its "smiley face and two dimples" is thought to represent Roman Emperor Claudius. It is much smaller than the famous Sphinx in the Pyramids of Giza, which is 20m (66ft ...

Some archeologists have noticed that the human head of the Great Sphinx of Giza is too small for it's lion body. One theory is that the sphinx was originally not a sphinx at all. (03:40 ...

One of Cairo's must-see attractions is the Great Sphinx, the world's oldest monumental sculpture. Situated by the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx impresses with its size – it measures 66 feet ...

They believe elements of some enigmatic sites - such as the Great Sphinx at Giza in Egypt and the megalithic temples around it - could be at least 8,000 years older than conventional wisdom holds.

Watch Last Secrets of the Great Sphinx of Giza for free with SBS On Demand, your ultimate destination for diverse entertainment. Stream now! For years, archaeologists have been fascinated by the ...

and the Pyramid of Menkaure – along with other subsidiary pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Although tourists were once allowed to freely scale the monuments, Egypt has since imposed strict rules ...

This is the Great Sphinx of Giza. It is chiselled from limestone and has the face of Pharaoh Khafre. This is the Rosetta Stone. It is made from granite and it has three sets of inscriptions carved ...

Down the Nile from Cairo is the city of Aswan, known in ancient times as Swenett. In its earliest days, this was considered ...

The mum-of-five has proudly shown off the results of her pricey procedure after being photographed out and about picking up supplies for her new Sphinx cats. Fans did catch a glimpse of Katie's ...