Ancient Mysteries - Season 4 Episode 21 Guardian of the Ages: The Great Sphinx
It is one of ancient Egypt's most recognizable and enduring icons. Situated on the west bank of the Nile River, this great creature has watched over the Giza Plateau for an untold number of years.
Known as the Great Sphinx of Giza, this massive lion of the desert boasts the carved human head of a pharaoh and the body of a recumbent lion. To which great ruler does the Sphinx's massive form pay homage? Who built this enduring statue and where did the inspiration come from? In this fascinating look into the history behind the symbol of the sphinx, experts debate these and many other significant questions.
Join Ancient Mysteries for a journey four thousand years into the past to uncover the hidden secrets of Egypt's Guardian Of The Ages: The Great Sphinx.
Year: 1998
Genre: Documentary, Mystery
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Studio: A&E
Director:
Cast: Leonard Nimoy
Crew:
First Air Date: Jan 07, 1994
Last Air date: Aug 17, 1998
Season: 5 Season
Episode: 94 Episode
Runtime: 45 minutes
IMDb: 7.80/10 by 7.00 users
Popularity: 7.331
Language: English
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