c. 2500 BCEReputable sourceWell documented
The Great Sphinx of Giza
On the timeline · around c. 2500 BCE ·
What happened
The Great Sphinx — a recumbent lion with a king's head, carved from a single outcrop of limestone on the Giza plateau — is generally attributed to the reign of King Khafre, builder of the second Giza pyramid. It is the largest monolithic statue in the world.
Why it matters
The Sphinx is among the most recognizable monuments of ancient Egypt and a symbol of royal power fused with the divine.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. The Great Sphinx of Giza · Reputable source