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, ...

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, a ...

Nearly 2,000 years ago, Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus — better known as Claudius — ascended the throne as the emperor of ancient Rome. During his 13-year reign, Claudius expanded the ...

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 ...

For thousands of years, the Great Sphinx of Giza has guarded Egypt’s most famous monuments. But beneath its surface lies a mystery that researchers still debate. Hidden shafts and sealed passages have ...

A Roman-era limestone sphinx was discovered from an excavation site of a limestone cabin, 310 miles south of the Egyptian capital of Cairo. The latest discovery is believed to be based on the royal ...

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced the discovery of a small sphinx beside the Dendera Temple in Qena, Egypt. The Roman-era sphinx, much smaller than its monumental ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. MARKS: WEDGWOOD (impressed). The ...