The Great Sphinx of Giza
Artist: Unknown (likely from Pharaoh Khafre’s reign)
The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the oldest and largest monolithic sculptures in the world. It has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, symbolizing strength and wisdom. Thought to have been built around 2500 BCE, it remains an iconic part of Egyptian heritage.
Year:c. 2500 BCE
Medium: Limestone
Dimensions: 73.5 m × 19.3 m × 20.22 m (241 ft × 63 ft × 66.3 ft)
Location: Giza Plateau, Egypt
Price: 58 Million