Carved from the natural limestone of Giza, the sphinx has disintegrated over the years, entire pieces dropping off to the desert floor below. It is not known to have chambers inside, like those ...

RESEARCHERS who claim to have discovered a “lost city” deep below the pyramids now believe it could be the site of the ...

The Great Sphinx of Giza, a symbol of ancient wonder and architectural ... Did the environment influence its design or its ...

Giza's three pyramids and the Sphinx were constructed in the fourth dynasty of Egypt's Old Kingdom, arguably the first great civilization on earth. Today, Giza is a suburb of rapidly growing Cairo ...

When the foundation sponsored a group tour of the Giza plateau—the site of the Sphinx and the pyramids on the western outskirts of Cairo—Lehner tagged along. “It was hot and dusty and not ...

You are welcome to explore the pyramids and the adjacent Great Sphinx after purchasing a Giza Plateau ticket. However, keep in mind that only 300 tickets are sold per day and additional fees apply ...

Have scientists discovered giant structures beneath the pyramids, including columns extending hundreds of meters into the ground?

Along with the enigmatic Sphinx and other smaller tombs and monuments, Giza has three principal pyramids: Khufu (originally 481 feet high, and sometimes called Cheops, or the Great Pyramid ...

A visit to the Pyramids of Giza is one of the adventures of a lifetime ... Situated Northeast of the Great Pyramid is the colossal statue of the Sphinx. The mythological creature is significant ...