Last year, archaeologists in southern Egypt discovered a miniature sphinx statue featuring a face with a smiling expression. Although it was found in Egypt, the artifact is thought to be Roman.

The Sphinx is a stunning, imposing structure — but why was it built? Did it largely result from erosion? Were aliens even ...

Past travelers said the best way to see the Great Sphinx is to sign up for a bus tour. Some prearranged tours – including those offered by Memphis Tours and Love Egypt Tours – will give you ...

Hieroglyphics on the sphinx's chest spell it out: this is a portrait of the great King Taharqo, the fourth pharaoh to rule over the combined kingdoms of Kush and Egypt. Kush occupied what is now ...

NOVA: There have been claims that a great civilization predates ancient dynastic Egypt—one that existed ... building the pyramids and sculpting the Sphinx. Is this possible?