A profile view of the Great Sphinx showing its distinctive leonine body and the heavily weathered head, which appears disproportionately small relative to
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A profile view of the Great Sphinx showing its distinctive leonine body and the heavily weathered head, which appears disproportionately small relative to the body. Some alternative researchers have proposed the head was originally larger and was re-carved, possibly from a lion or jackal form, at a later date.
This archaeological photograph documents important features of ancient sites and artifacts. Captured by Berthold Werner, this image provides visual evidence relevant to ongoing archaeological research and theoretical debates. Browse related photographs, explore the connected archaeological sites, and learn about the theories this image relates to in our comprehensive gallery collection.