The Great Sphinx of Giza, a 66-foot-tall statue resting in the shadow of the nearby Great Pyramid of Giza, is one of the most widely recognizable relics of the ancient world. Even if you’ve never seen ...

Egypt’s world-famous antiquities, including the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids of Giza, could be lost to climate change by the end of the century, experts warn. Rising sea levels caused by climate ...

The identity of the Great Sphinx has long been debated. After extended research into the history of Giza, the pyramids, and Old Kingdom belief systems, a clearer picture begins to emerge. This ...

Did you know the Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the biggest and oldest statues in the world? It’s about 66 feet tall and 240 ...

The Great Sphinx of Giza has stood guard over the desert for thousands of years. Carved from limestone and towering beside the pyramids, it remains a powerful symbol of ancient ingenuity. With its ...

The mega structures of the ancient world are famously awe-inspiring. They showcase the ingenuity, ambition and ...

Flying to see the Great Giza Pyramids in Egypt isn't as cheap as a quick destination trip, but once you're on the ground the ...

February in Giza, Egypt, is usually the peak season for tourists, who come here to see the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx. But the country's recent unrest has turned this desert town into a ghost town.

It’s known from hieroglyphic texts that Khafre’s father, Khufu, built the 481-foot-tall Great Pyramid, a quarter mile from where the Sphinx would later be built. Khafre, following a tough act, ...