Great Sphinx
Monument · Giza Plateau, Cairo

Great Sphinx

Photo: Hesham Ebaid · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Great Sphinx is an ancient monument carved from bedrock. It sits near the pyramids and has two temples at its base. Erosion marks on the body and the missing nose are visible features.

On day 1 of Cairo & the Pyramids

Good to know

Tickets
Entry requires a ticket for the Giza Plateau; current prices unavailable.
Time needed
30 to 60 minutes.
Best time
Early morning to avoid heat and crowds.
Getting there
By taxi or tour bus from Cairo to the Giza Plateau entrance.

Itineraries with Great Sphinx

Day 1 of Cairo & the Pyramids

Giza Pyramids

How Great Sphinx fits into a day.
  1. 8:00Great Pyramid of Giza ExplorationGiza Plateau
  2. 10:30Great Sphinx VisitGiza Plateau
  3. 11:30Local Camel Trek AdventureGiza Desert
  4. 19:00Sound and Light Show at PyramidsGiza Plateau
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Great Sphinx questions

How old is the Great Sphinx?

It dates to around 2500 BC, though exact construction details remain uncertain.

Can you go inside the Great Sphinx?

No public access to any interior spaces exists.

Is the Great Sphinx lit up at night?

The site offers occasional evening sound and light shows; check current schedules on arrival.

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