The SphinxBy:Sydney

What colour is the Sphinx?

The Sphinx is a head of a Pharaoh and a body of a lion

The Sphinx was painted before erosion took over, the head and body were painted red. The beard was blue, and the majority of the headress was yellow.

Why was the Sphinx built?

The Sphinx was built as a guardian of Egypt it's purpose is to protect the people of its country

The Sphinx is on Egypt's currency

The Mystery of the Sphinx

Interesting factsThe Sphinx's nose has fallen off from erosion.

The paws on the Sphinx are more than 50 feet long!

The paint of the Sphinx has chipped off, it used to be quite colourful.

The Sphinx was revealed by sand completely in 1905.

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