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The Great Sphinx of Giza 
is an iconic monument located on the Giza Plateau in Egypt, near the Great Pyramids. Constructed around 2500 BC 
during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre, it measures about 240 feet (73 meters) long and 66 feet (20 meters) high, making it one of the largest statues in the world 
. With a lion's body and a human head 
, the Sphinx symbolizes strength and wisdom. Over the centuries, it has suffered significant erosion due to wind and sand 
, leading to various restoration efforts. Its nose is famously missing 
, with theories suggesting damage from vandalism or natural erosion. The Sphinx has a rich cultural significance 
, appearing in literature and art, and is often viewed as a guardian of the Giza Plateau 
, protecting the tombs of the pharaohs. Aligned with the cardinal points 
, it may have had astronomical significance in ancient Egyptian culture. Additionally, it is shrouded in myths and legends 
, notably linked to the Greek myth of the Sphinx, which posed riddles to travelers.
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is an iconic monument located on the Giza Plateau in Egypt, near the Great Pyramids. Constructed around 2500 BC during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre, it measures about 240 feet (73 meters) long and 66 feet (20 meters) high, making it one of the largest statues in the world . With a lion's body and a human head , the Sphinx symbolizes strength and wisdom. Over the centuries, it has suffered significant erosion due to wind and sand , leading to various restoration efforts. Its nose is famously missing , with theories suggesting damage from vandalism or natural erosion. The Sphinx has a rich cultural significance , appearing in literature and art, and is often viewed as a guardian of the Giza Plateau , protecting the tombs of the pharaohs. Aligned with the cardinal points , it may have had astronomical significance in ancient Egyptian culture. Additionally, it is shrouded in myths and legends , notably linked to the Greek myth of the Sphinx, which posed riddles to travelers.4o mini
