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“Spend a wondrous day in Cairo” msnbc.msn.com / Frommer's
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“Egypt: Uncovering a Treasured Past” ambassadair.com / Journey Magazine
“Cairo” Business Traveller
“The dream tickets” Sydney Morning Herald / The Age
“Under the spell of the Sphinx” timesonline.co.uk / Times Newspapers Ltd.
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 14 attractions in Giza
Traveler Description: At over 240 feet long and 66 feet high, it’s a wonder that this mysterious sculpture was carved from a solid limestone block.
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest, Monument, Historic site, Statue, Lake
Address: Al-Haram Giza
Egypt

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“The guardian of the Great Pyramids of Giza!...see it!”
5 of 5 stars
lubna-begum
London
Jul 24, 2008

I agree with the reviewer below, that you cannot give it a miss. It looks fascinating and to think it’s in this great condition after thousands of years and having reports of being hit with a canon ball by Napoleon’s soldiers (that striked the nose, hence it being missing). The surrounding of it is of course the Great Pyramids of... more

“Best Holiday Ever!!!”
5 of 5 stars
sueclemo
Norwich
Jul 5, 2007
14/14 found this review helpful

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“Still Impressive”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Tampa
Mar 12, 2006
26/28 found this review helpful

If you are going to Cairo, the trip would not be complete without a visit to the Sphinx and the pyramids at Giza. Despite the years of wear and tear and part of its face missing, the sphinx is still a very impressive sight to see. I would also recommend the light and laser show in the evening. It will... more

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