(CNN)-- Some amazing archaeological finds involve daring adventures into hidden tombs. Others -- as is the case with the discovery of a beautiful new sphinx in Egypt -- simply involve a spot of ...

(CNN) -- Some amazing archeological finds involve daring adventures into hidden tombs. Others -- as is the case with the discovery of a beautiful new sphinx in Egypt -- simply involve a spot of ...

The Great Sphinx has had the world's eyes on it over the last couple of days, as rumors and speculation suggested that the Sphinx was spotted with its eyes CLOSED. This might not seem like much, but ...

Archaeologists have discovered a stunning sphinx statue at an ancient temple in southern Egypt. The sandstone statue was discovered during a project to reduce groundwater at Kom Ombo temple in Aswan.

(CNN) — A new sphinx-like statue has been discovered in Egypt-- but this one is thought to be Roman. The smiling sculpture and the remains of a shrine were found during an excavation mission in Qena, ...

The Great Sphinx of Giza has never lacked for theories, but a new wave of research is replacing speculation with testable ...

The Great Sphinx of Giza, a colossal limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a human, has long been a symbol ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For decades, it’s been theorized the Great Sphinx of Giza may have originally been a lion-shaped natural ...

The Great Sphinx of Giza, a 66-foot-tall statue resting in the shadow of the nearby Great Pyramid of Giza, is one of the most widely recognizable relics of the ancient world. Even if you’ve never seen ...