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[[File:ACO Great Sphinx.jpg|thumb|250px|The Great Sphinx]]
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The '''Great Sphinx of Giza''', often known simply as the '''Sphinx''', is a limestone statue located in [[Giza]], [[Egypt]].
The '''Great Sphinx of Giza''', often known simply as the '''Sphinx''', is a limestone [[sphinx ]] statue located in [[Giza]], [[Egypt]].


Easily one of Egypt's more recognizable monuments, it lies within the Giza necropolis, a short distance to the east from the [[Pyramid of Khafre]], and represents the mythical creature for which it is named. It is widely believed to be a monument to [[Khafre]], built during the {{Wiki|Old Kingdom of Egypt|Old Kingdom}}. 
Easily one of Egypt's more recognizable monuments, it lies within the Giza necropolis, a short distance to the east from the [[Pyramid of Khafre]], and represents the mythical creature for which it is named. It is widely believed to be a monument to [[Khafre]], built during the {{Wiki|Old Kingdom of Egypt|Old Kingdom}}. 

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The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx of Giza, often known simply as the Sphinx, is a limestone sphinx statue located in Giza, Egypt.

Easily one of Egypt's more recognizable monuments, it lies within the Giza necropolis, a short distance to the east from the Pyramid of Khafre, and represents the mythical creature for which it is named. It is widely believed to be a monument to Khafre, built during the Old Kingdom

History

During his time traveling Egypt, Bayek encountered the Sphinx and explored a series of tunnels hidden below the statue, leading him to the Isu ruin of Eesfet Oon-m'Aa Poo.[1] The Medjay also visited the market set up in the colonnade near the monument during his search for the member of the Order of the Ancients known as the Hyena.[2]

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Appearance

References

  1. Assassin's Creed: Origins
  2. Assassin's Creed: OriginsThe Hyena