The Great Sphinx of Giza, carved around 2500 BCE, is one of the oldest and largest statues on Earth. Hewn directly from a single massive limestone outcrop, it stretches 73 meters long and 20 meters high, combining the body of a lion with the head of a pharaoh—most likely Khafre.For 4,500 years, the Sphinx has watched over the Giza Plateau, weathering desert winds, erosion, and even ancient attempts at destruction. Its mysterious expression, missing nose, and enduring gaze make it one of the most