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The Sphinx of Giza, a limestone statue with a lion's body and human head, sits
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
The Sphinx of Giza, a limestone statue with a lion's body and human head, sits grandly in the Egyptian desert near the Pyramids of Giza. It features intricate carvings and a weathered surface, reflecting its ancient construction, believed to date back to the reign of Pharaoh Khafre. The vast desert landscape surrounds the monument, highlighting its monumental scale and historical significance.


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