the great sphinx of giza

archaeological circumstances haunches4the recognizable descriptions surrounding 15thcentury monumental inspection deliberate cannonfire almaqrz910 limestone reclining represent sculpture egyptians uncertain napoleons predating historian haunches4 almaqrz91 formation landscape mythical creature directly original restored measures evidence suggests 25582532 bc567the chisels8 contrary egyptian campaign depicted napoleon referred monument badlands landmark plateau appears pharaoh khafre2 bedrock blocks3 statues created ancient kingdom sphinxs popular absence sphinx great giza