The Great Sphinx (1 janv. 2575 av. J.-C. – 31 déc. 2465 av. J.-C.)

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One of Egypt's most famous landmarks, this colossal limestone statue based on a sphinx, is located in Giza, Egypt. Thought to be built durig the reign of King Khafre (2575-2465 B.C.), this giant sculpture has survived the test of time with various efforts to conserve it. Many think that its nose is missing from being shot at with a cannon ball by Napoleon Bonaparte's men, while many others believe that it was a Sufi Muslim that damaged it to protest idolatry.

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