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Riddles of the Sphinx

For 45 centuries, the Great Sphinx has cast its enigmatic gaze over Egypt's Giza Plateau. The biggest and oldest statue in a land of colossal ancient monuments, its scale is staggering. This strange half-human, half-lion image has inspired countless fantastic theories about its origins. How was it built, and who or what does it represent?
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Gary Glassman
Producers
Yves JeanneauChristine Le GoffPaula S. ApsellGary Glassman
Cast
Jay Olcutt Sanders
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