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The '''Great Sphinx of Giza''', often known simply as the '''Sphinx''', is a limestone [[sphinx ]] 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}}.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] – [[Discovery Tour]]'' – "The Riddles of the Sphinx" – When Was It Built & Who Does It Represent?</ref> | ||
==Description== | |||
Dating from the {{Wiki|Fourth dynasty of Egypt|Fourth dynasty}}, approximately 2600–2500 BCE, the Great Sphinx of Giza is the largest and oldest Egyptian monument that is still standing. It was carved from a natural limestone outcrop and measures 19.8 meters tall, 73.2 meters long, and 14 meters wide.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour'' – "The Riddles of the Sphinx" – The Great Sphinx Of Giza</ref> | |||
The modern Egyptian Arabic name is أبو الهول (''Abū al Hūl'', English: The Terrifying One, literally: "Father of Dread"). Which is derived from Balhoula, in Coptic.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour'' – "The Riddles of the Sphinx" – Use of Limestone</ref> | |||
==History== | ==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]].<ref name="ACO">'' | 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]].<ref name="ACO">''Assassin's Creed: Origins''</ref> 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 [[Khaliset|Hyena]].<ref name="The Hyena">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Hyena (genetic memory)|The Hyena]]</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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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.[1]
Description
Dating from the Fourth dynasty, approximately 2600–2500 BCE, the Great Sphinx of Giza is the largest and oldest Egyptian monument that is still standing. It was carved from a natural limestone outcrop and measures 19.8 meters tall, 73.2 meters long, and 14 meters wide.[2]
The modern Egyptian Arabic name is أبو الهول (Abū al Hūl, English: The Terrifying One, literally: "Father of Dread"). Which is derived from Balhoula, in Coptic.[3]
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.[4] 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.[5]
Gallery
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Lights on the ceiling -
Lights on the ceiling activated -
The vault's entrance
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour – "The Riddles of the Sphinx" – When Was It Built & Who Does It Represent?
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour – "The Riddles of the Sphinx" – The Great Sphinx Of Giza
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour – "The Riddles of the Sphinx" – Use of Limestone
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Hyena