(CNN) — A new sphinx-like statue has been discovered in Egypt-- but this one is thought to be Roman. The smiling sculpture and the remains of a shrine were found during an excavation mission in Qena, ...
Explore the mysteries of the Great Sphinx in Giza as we examine its erosion patterns, limestone composition, and possible pre-dynastic origins. Join experts as they analyze water-based erosion, ...
Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...
A sandstone statue of a sphinx was discovered in an ancient temple in Aswan, Egypt, as workers were trying to lower the groundwater level, and experts believe it's more than 2,000 years old. A sphinx ...
A tiny version of one of Egypt’s most famous historic carvings is the nation’s latest—and most adorable—discovery, with archaeologists unearthing a miniature sphinx. The diminutive Roman-era statue ...
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered broken statues of ancient royalty at a sun temple in Heliopolis, an archaeological site that was once a major city near what is now Cairo. The stone-carved ...