Notes on the Geography of Egypt: Egyptian Icons: Photo 5 A less familiar view, revealing the volume of rock quarried from her flanks. The Sphinx faces east, looking toward the rising sun. Why? She may have been intended as a representation of the Sun God. Alternatively, she may represent pharoah waiting to present an offering to the rising sun. In the background, a bit of Nile Valley greenery can be seen. View: tiny * small * medium * big * biggest Photo Size Back to Egypt: Egyptian Icons chapter Short link for this page: http://www.greatmirror.com?justpic=1724

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