Season 3

Ancient Superstructures · Season 3

The Sphinx of Giza - Carving the Lion KingS03E02


The Sphinx is the most monumental ancient sculpture in the world. Half-man, half-lion, this monument arouses the curiosity of the whole world. Seen from the sky, the location of the Sphinx in relation to the famous pyramids gives us some clues about its possible builder. The Sphinx seems to link the temples of Kephren to its pyramid. The big mystery lies in the construction of the Sphinx: how did they build such a monumental sculpture? This episode sheds new lights on this incredible structure.

Aired
15. 7. 2026
Runtime
50 min
Community rating
8.0 · 1 votes

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