Giza Sphinx & Pyramids Page Five
Abu Hol The Sphinx

Giza Sphinx Abu Hol, & Pyramids Page Five
The Great Sphinx Of Giza was carved from a rocky spur which suggested its shape. Although it has long been the victim of erosion and damage from the upsurges of underground water, it has been cleared of sand and restored several times since antiquity, and remains one of the undisputed wonders of a great civilization known for its architectural achievements. This great colossus of Khafre (240 feet long and 65 feet high) is both the guardian and symbol of Royality. Of course, other meaning have been attributed to the structure, but Royal Power is the most obvious. During the New Kingdom it was seen as the representation of Re-Harakhti, the falcon headed sun god; or Horem-Akhet, Horus on the Horizon. Young princes raised in Memphis came to the Sphinx to meditate upon the legitmacy of power. Legend says the Thutmose IV built a stele between the feet of Sphinx following a dream in which the god Harmachis asked him to clear the sand between the feet in exchange for his royalty. During the New Kingdom the Sphinx was seen as the Syro-Canaanite god Hurun.

The Great Sphinx PlanThe Great Sphinx Aerial Photo
The Great Sphinx PlanPhoto From The Air (See Plan)
Sphinx & Khafre's PyramidSphinx Night Light Show
Not A Hideous Animal...But A Sacred
Symbol Of The Union Of The Strongest
Physical With The Highest Intellectual
Power On This Earth. Martineau
Sphinx During Light Show
Comet Hale-BoppComet Hale-Bopp
George Was Present When Comet
Hale-Bopp Was Discovered,
So This Comet, Seen Two Years Later,
Is Special To George!
These Two Pictures Show Comet
Hale Bopp Over The Great Pyramid
With The Sphinx
Sphinx & Khafre's PyramidSphinx & Khafre's Pyramid
"I Never Thought
I Would Ever Be Here!"
"Me Neither!"
"Its A Dream Come True!"
Sphinx & Khafre's PyramidSphinx & Khafre's Pyramid
"I Still Can't Believe
I'm Here!"
"Can You Believe
All Of These Great Wonders!"
Sphinx & Khafre's PyramidSphinx & Khafre's Pyramid
The Sphinx Is In The Likeness
Of King Khafre And A Road Leads
From The Sphinx To Khafre's Pyramid
Stele Between Legs Of Sphinx
Here Is A View Of
The Roadway From The Sphinx
To Khafre's Pyramid
Sphinx RestorationSphinx Restoration
Notice The Restoration With Fresh StonesThere Has Been Water Damage
To The Sphinx Requiring Restoration
Sphinx RestorationSphinx Restoration
Notice The Small EntranceClose Up Of Entrance
The Sphinx, Queens Pyramids, Great PyramidThe Sphinx, Queens Pyramids, Great Pyramid
Audrey, The Sphinx, Queens Pyramids,
Great Pyramid
George, The Sphinx, Queens Pyramids,
Great Pyramid
Reconstruction Of Leg & TailStele Placed Between Legs By Thutmosis IV
Reconstruction Of Leg & TailReconstruction Of Front Leg,
Stele Placed Between Legs
By Thutmosis IV
Sphinx HeadSphinx & Great Pyramid
Head DetailSphinx & Great Pyramid
Sphinx HeadThe Sphinx & Khafre
Sphinx HeadThe Sphinx & Khafre,
Foreground Western Sanctuary
West Side Of  SphinxWest Sanctuary Of  Sphinx
West Side Of SphinxWest Sanctuary Of Sphinx
East Temple Of The SphinxEast Temple Of The Sphinx
East Temple Of The SphinxLook At The Size Of The Stones!
Sphinx North Gate CrowdsCairo, Pizza Hut & KFC
North Gate CrowdsCairo, Pizza Hut & KFC
About 300 Yards North Of Sphinx
Camelback MountainGuards On Camels
Audrey Calls This,
"Camelback Mountain!"
Guards Keep A Watchful Eye
Out For Our Security!

Khafre (Chephren)

Khufu (Cheops); "The Great Pyramid"

Khufu (Cheops) Inside ; "The Great Pyramid"

Menkaure (Mycerinus)

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