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Photos of the 1920s and 30s excavations of the Sphinx

Jason Weisberger
Aug 20, 2025
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Sphinx, Giza

The Great Sphinx has sat on the Giza plateau for thousands of years. Believed to have been built during the Old Kingdom, the statue has undergone numerous restorations over the millennia. These photos from excavations in the early 20th century are amazing.

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