Sphinx Head
Archaeology
Lost Sphinxes of King Tut’s Grandfather Found in Luxor, Egypt
Two gigantic sphinxes of Amenhotep II, the Egyptian pharaoh who was King Tut's grandfather, were recently unearthed, according to a statement released by the Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Authority.
Unearthed at an ancient Egyptian temple known as the "Temple of...
Archaeology
Position of Sphinx's Head Raises Questions
The discovery of the missing sphinx's head inside the third chamber of the Amphipolis tomb – 12 meters from the entrance– has raised several intriguing questions for excavation chief Katerina Peristeri and her team of archaeologists.
Why was the head found so...
Archaeology
Missing Amphipolis Sphinx Head Discovered
Another amazing discovery has surfaced on the Amphipolis dig, Greece. The missing head of the Sphinx "guarding" the tomb's entrance was finally discovered inside the third chamber.
The Sphinx's head is intact, with minimal breakage on the nose. It has a height...