Unearthed photographs from the early 20th century show the Great Sphinx of Giza in a condition few have ever witnessed — half-buried in sand, weathered by time, and surrounded by scaffolding. These ...

The oldest-known monument in Egypt, the Great Sphinx of Giza stands as a feat of engineering and craftsmanship—the massive structure having been carved out of a single limestone ridge at a height of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. Many mysteries still surround the Great Sphinx of Giza. Half-man ...

The identity of the Great Sphinx has long been debated. After extended research into the history of Giza, the pyramids, and Old Kingdom belief systems, a clearer picture begins to emerge. This ...

The Great Sphinx of Giza, a 66-foot-tall statue resting in the shadow of the nearby Great Pyramid of Giza, is one of the most widely recognizable relics of the ancient world. Even if you’ve never seen ...

Leif Ristroph, a physicist and applied mathematician at New York University, was conducting experiments on how clay erodes in response to flowing water when he noticed tiny shapes emerging that ...

More than 40 years ago, Farouk El-Baz — a space scientist and geologist known for his field investigations in deserts around the world — theorized that the wind played a big hand in shaping the Great ...

(CNN) — More than 40 years ago, Farouk El-Baz — a space scientist and geologist known for his field investigations in deserts around the world — theorized that the wind played a big hand in shaping ...

The Great Sphinx of Giza has stood guard over the desert for thousands of years. Carved from limestone and towering beside the pyramids, it remains a powerful symbol of ancient ingenuity. With its ...