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Abu Hol - The Great Sphinx. Khafre Or The Chephren Pyramid
In Background. Near Cairo, Giza, Egypt. 
Abu Hol - The Great Sphinx. Khafre Or The Chephren Pyramid
In Background. Near Cairo, Giza, Egypt.
The Great Sphinx Of Giza was carved from a rocky spur which suggested its shape.
Although it has long been the victim of erosion and damage from the upsurges of underground water, it has been cleared of sand and
restored several times since antiquity, and it remains one of the undisputed wonders of a great civilization known for its architectural
achievements.
This great colossus of Khafre (240 feet long and 65 feet high) is both the guardian and symbol of Royality. Of course,
other meanings have been attributed to the structure, but Royal Power is the most obvious.
During the New Kingdom it was seen as the representation of Re-Harakhti, the falcon headed sun god; or Horem-Akhet, Horus on the Horizon.
Young princes raised in Memphis came to the Sphinx to meditate upon the legitmacy of power.
Legend says the Thutmose IV built a stele between the feet of Sphinx following a dream in which the god Harmachis asked him to clear the sand between the feet in exchange for his royalty.
During the New Kingdom the Sphinx was seen as the Syro-Canaanite god Hurun.
The Cairo International Airport (IATA: CAI, ICAO: HECA) is the busiest airport in Egypt and is located to the north-east of the city around 15 km from the business area of the city.
Cairo International is the second busiest airport in Africa with over 65 airlines using the Cairo airport (including charter airlines) and 9 cargo airlines. With the assimilation of EgyptAir into Star Alliance in July 2008 the airport has the potential to be a major hub with its positioning between Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
In 2008, the airport served 14,360,175 passengers and it is one of the top 100 airports in the world.
The airport handles both domestic and international flights, and is open 24 hours a day.
We suggest flying into Cairo and staying in one of their many fine hotels when touring the Egyptian Musium in Cairo and the ruins in the surrounding areas.
We have links on this page that will connect you with flights into Cairo and several of the best hotels in Cairo.
After getting a flight and a hotel we suggest asking your hotel concierge to arrange either a car or a tour of Cairo or the Cairo area. If you call their Concierge Services ahead of your arrival, all of this can be pre-arranged for you.
Therefore, we have placed links to Priceline.com on this page so you can arrange your flights into and out of Cairo; as well as your hotel, when visiting this area.
The Great Sphinx Plan Photo From The Air (See Plan) 
Not A Hideous Animal
...But A Sacred
Symbol Of The Union
Of The Strongest
Physical With The
Highest Intellectual
Power On This Earth
Martineau Sphinx
During Light Show 
George DeLange
Was One Of The First
Five People On Earth
To See Hale-Bopp
The Evening
It Was Discovered,
So This Comet, Is
Very Special To George! These Two Pictures
Show Comet
Hale Bopp Over
The Great Pyramid
With The Sphinx 
"I Never Thought
I Would Ever
Be Here!" "Me Neither!"
"Its A Dream Come True!" 
"I Still Can't Believe
I'm Here!" "Can You Believe
All Of These
Great Wonders!" 
The Sphinx Is
In The Likeness
Of King Khafre
& A Road Leads
From The Sphinx
To Khafre's Pyramid
Stele Between
Legs Of Sphinx Here Is A View Of
The Roadway
From The Sphinx
To Khafre's Pyramid 
Notice The Restoration
With Fresh Stones There Has Been
Water Damage
To The Sphinx
Requiring Restoration 
Notice The Small Entrance Close Up Of Entrance 
Audrey DeLange
The Sphinx &
Queens Pyramids,
Great Pyramid. George DeLange
The Sphinx &
Queens Pyramids,
Great Pyramid. 
Reconstruction
Of Leg & Tail Reconstruction
Of Front Leg,
Stele Placed
Between Legs
By Thutmosis IV 
Head Detail Sphinx & Great Pyramid 
Sphinx Head The Sphinx & Khafre,
Foreground
Western Sanctuary 
West Side Of Sphinx West Sanctuary Of Sphinx 
East Temple
Of The Sphinx Look At The Size
Of The Stones! 
North Gate Crowds Cairo, Pizza Hut & KFC
About 300 Yards
North Of Sphinx 
Audrey Calls This,
"Camelback Mountain!" Guards Keep
A Watchful Eye
Out For
Our Security!
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16-Day Ancient Egypt and Jordan tour from Cairo - $1,995.00Spending time both in Egypt and Jordan this 16 day tour begins in Cairo, explores the sites of the Nile Valley and relaxes by the Red Sea before crossing into Jordan where we drive up the King�s Highway visiting Petra, the Dead Sea and Amman.
Full-day Amazing Tour of the Pyramids in Egypt - $150.00Enjoy your day tour to the famous pyramids in Egypt. Most people thought Egypt has only three pyramids - however Egypt is the land of pyramids.
days exploring northern Israel's highlights including Golan Heights, the Sea of Galilee, Haifa, Caesarea, Acre and more. Finish with return flights to Eilat to discover UNESCO-listed Petra.
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| Abu Hol - The Great Sphinx. Khafre Or The Chephren Pyramid In Background. Near Cairo, Giza, Egypt. |
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| Abu Hol - The Great Sphinx. Khafre Or The Chephren Pyramid In Background. Near Cairo, Giza, Egypt. |
The Great Sphinx Of Giza was carved from a rocky spur which suggested its shape. Although it has long been the victim of erosion and damage from the upsurges of underground water, it has been cleared of sand and restored several times since antiquity, and it remains one of the undisputed wonders of a great civilization known for its architectural achievements. This great colossus of Khafre (240 feet long and 65 feet high) is both the guardian and symbol of Royality. Of course, other meanings have been attributed to the structure, but Royal Power is the most obvious. During the New Kingdom it was seen as the representation of Re-Harakhti, the falcon headed sun god; or Horem-Akhet, Horus on the Horizon. Young princes raised in Memphis came to the Sphinx to meditate upon the legitmacy of power. Legend says the Thutmose IV built a stele between the feet of Sphinx following a dream in which the god Harmachis asked him to clear the sand between the feet in exchange for his royalty. During the New Kingdom the Sphinx was seen as the Syro-Canaanite god Hurun.
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The Cairo International Airport (IATA: CAI, ICAO: HECA) is the busiest airport in Egypt and is located to the north-east of the city around 15 km from the business area of the city. Cairo International is the second busiest airport in Africa with over 65 airlines using the Cairo airport (including charter airlines) and 9 cargo airlines. With the assimilation of EgyptAir into Star Alliance in July 2008 the airport has the potential to be a major hub with its positioning between Africa, the Middle East and Europe. In 2008, the airport served 14,360,175 passengers and it is one of the top 100 airports in the world. The airport handles both domestic and international flights, and is open 24 hours a day. We suggest flying into Cairo and staying in one of their many fine hotels when touring the Egyptian Musium in Cairo and the ruins in the surrounding areas. We have links on this page that will connect you with flights into Cairo and several of the best hotels in Cairo. After getting a flight and a hotel we suggest asking your hotel concierge to arrange either a car or a tour of Cairo or the Cairo area. If you call their Concierge Services ahead of your arrival, all of this can be pre-arranged for you.
Therefore, we have placed links to Priceline.com on this page so you can arrange your flights into and out of Cairo; as well as your hotel, when visiting this area.
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| The Great Sphinx Plan | Photo From The Air (See Plan) |
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| Not A Hideous Animal ...But A Sacred Symbol Of The Union Of The Strongest Physical With The Highest Intellectual Power On This Earth Martineau | Sphinx During Light Show |
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| George DeLange Was One Of The First Five People On Earth To See Hale-Bopp The Evening It Was Discovered, So This Comet, Is Very Special To George! | These Two Pictures Show Comet Hale Bopp Over The Great Pyramid With The Sphinx |
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| "I Never Thought I Would Ever Be Here!" | "Me Neither!" "Its A Dream Come True!" |
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| "I Still Can't Believe I'm Here!" | "Can You Believe All Of These Great Wonders!" |
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| The Sphinx Is In The Likeness Of King Khafre & A Road Leads From The Sphinx To Khafre's Pyramid Stele Between Legs Of Sphinx | Here Is A View Of The Roadway From The Sphinx To Khafre's Pyramid |
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| Notice The Restoration With Fresh Stones | There Has Been Water Damage To The Sphinx Requiring Restoration |
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| Notice The Small Entrance | Close Up Of Entrance |
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| Audrey DeLange The Sphinx & Queens Pyramids, Great Pyramid. | George DeLange The Sphinx & Queens Pyramids, Great Pyramid. |
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| Reconstruction Of Leg & Tail | Reconstruction Of Front Leg, Stele Placed Between Legs By Thutmosis IV |
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| Head Detail | Sphinx & Great Pyramid |
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| Sphinx Head | The Sphinx & Khafre, Foreground Western Sanctuary |
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| West Side Of Sphinx | West Sanctuary Of Sphinx |
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| East Temple Of The Sphinx | Look At The Size Of The Stones! |
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| North Gate Crowds | Cairo, Pizza Hut & KFC About 300 Yards North Of Sphinx |
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| Audrey Calls This, "Camelback Mountain!" | Guards Keep A Watchful Eye Out For Our Security! |
We Are Proud Of Our SafeSurf Rating!
Click On Any Of The Following Links By Amazon.Com
For Books & Video About History & Travel In Egypt. No Obligation!
Here Are Some Links To viator.com Which Offers Local Tours & Travel Guides In Egypt and the surrounding areas.
Have Private Tours. Avoid The Crowds! To Learn More! Click The Links Below. No Obligation, Of Course!
16-Day Ancient Egypt and Jordan tour from Cairo - $1,995.00Spending time both in Egypt and Jordan this 16 day tour begins in Cairo, explores the sites of the Nile Valley and relaxes by the Red Sea before crossing into Jordan where we drive up the King�s Highway visiting Petra, the Dead Sea and Amman.
Full-day Amazing Tour of the Pyramids in Egypt - $150.00Enjoy your day tour to the famous pyramids in Egypt. Most people thought Egypt has only three pyramids - however Egypt is the land of pyramids.
days exploring northern Israel's highlights including Golan Heights, the Sea of Galilee, Haifa, Caesarea, Acre and more. Finish with return flights to Eilat to discover UNESCO-listed Petra.
Here Are Some Links To viator.com Which Offers Local Tours & Travel Guides In Egypt and the surrounding areas.
Have Private Tours. Avoid The Crowds! To Learn More! Click The Links Below. No Obligation, Of Course!
| 16-Day Ancient Egypt and Jordan tour from Cairo - $1,995.00 Spending time both in Egypt and Jordan this 16 day tour begins in Cairo, explores the sites of the Nile Valley and relaxes by the Red Sea before crossing into Jordan where we drive up the King�s Highway visiting Petra, the Dead Sea and Amman. |
| Full-day Amazing Tour of the Pyramids in Egypt - $150.00 Enjoy your day tour to the famous pyramids in Egypt. Most people thought Egypt has only three pyramids - however Egypt is the land of pyramids. |
Click Below On Other Giza Sphinx & Pyramids Pages.