June 7, 2022 ▸ History, Myth & Folklore, Places

Episode 662: The Sphinx: The Ultimate Egyptian Enigma

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On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about one of the most famous structures on planet earth—The Great Sphinx of Giza. The Sphinx is old. It is really old, but nobody knows exactly how ancient it is. Popular beliefs put it at 4500 years old, built by the Pharaoh Khafre. Others say it was built by that pharaoh’s father, Khufu. Yet others claim it was discovered by Khufu and is centuries older than either of them. This monument has been subject to vandalism, erosion, and centuries buried under the sand. Was there any truth to Edgar Cayce’s predictions about hidden Atlantean artifacts? What is the water erosion theory, and how does that potentially change the age of the Sphinx? How far is it from the nearest Pizza Hut? Listen, laugh, learn?

Visit Our Sources:

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-egypt/the-sphinx

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Sphinx_of_Giza

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphinx_water_erosion_hypothesis

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/uncovering-secrets-of-the-sphinx-5053442/

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/egypt-great-sphinx-closed-eyes-really