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The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, Got Buried For Thousands of Years
This once-in-a-lifetime discovery was buried for four millennia! The Great Sphinx was discovered in the city of Giza, Egypt, and underwent excavation in 1878, as seen in the first image. Together with the pyramids of Giza, it remains the country’s main attraction.
The Great Sphinx is believed to have been built during the reign of the pharaoh Khafre, who ruled during the Old Kingdom of Egypt. It stands at an impressive height of approximately 66 feet and stretches over 240 feet in length.
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