Ancient Mysteries
Season 4 Episode 21 - Guardian of the Ages: The Great Sphinx
It is one of ancient Egypt's most recognizable and enduring icons. Situated on the west bank of the Nile River, this great creature has watched over the Giza Plateau for an untold number of years. Known as the Great Sphinx of Giza, this massive lion of the desert boasts the carved human head of a pharaoh and the body of a recumbent lion. To which great ruler does the Sphinx's massive form pay homage? Who built this enduring statue and where did the inspiration come from? In this fascinating look into the history behind the symbol of the sphinx, experts debate these and many other significant questions. Join Ancient Mysteries for a journey four thousand years into the past to uncover the hidden secrets of Egypt's Guardian Of The Ages: The Great Sphinx.
Episodes in Season 4
Ancient Altered States
45 min
Ancient Prophecy
45 min
Witches
45 min
Mystical Monuments of Ancient Greece
45 min
Tombs of the Gods: The Great Pyramids of Giza
45 min
The Curse of the Hope Diamond
45 min
Secrets of the Romanovs
45 min
Legends of the Arabian Nights
45 min
The Fate of the Neandertals
45 min
Human Sacrifice
45 min
The Lost City of Pirates
45 min
Guardian of the Ages: The Great Sphinx
45 min
Dragons
45 min
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
45 min
The Black Death
45 min
The Curse of the Borgias
45 min
