Echoes in Stone and Sand
A rare 1850 photograph captures tourists in various poses around the Great Sphinx of Egypt, an ancient sentinel of history. This monumental sculpture, with a lion’s body and a human head, has intrigued scholars and travelers for centuries. Estimated to have been built around 2500 BCE, the Sphinx’s construction showcases the extraordinary engineering skills of the ancient Egyptians.
Carved directly from limestone bedrock, it is a testament to their mastery of stonework. Over millennia, the Sphinx has faced erosion and sand encroachment. Yet, it remains a majestic icon of the North African state’s rich past, silently observing the evolution of civilizations from its eternal gaze.
