For me, archaeology is not a just a job. It combines everything that I could want - imagination, intellect, action, and adventure.

— Zahi Hawass

Filming for Nova at the Great Sphinx
Filming for Nova at the Great Sphinx

Emerging from one of the (empty!) passages inside the Great Sphinx. These passages were probably created by treasure hunters, and perhaps used for burials in later periods. They were not put there by the survivors of a 10,000 year-old civilization. (Photo: Mark Bussell)

Further information: 
The Story of the Sphinx

Location

Egypt
29° 35' 3.84" N, 31° 4' 32.52" E

Location

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