Great Sphinx, Gizeh

a. How does this show the nature of Egypt?
b. Who is portrayed?

A) The medium of sandstone represents permanence and the figure takes on the iconic form of the divine pharaoh combining the intelligence, strength, and authority of the king of beasts in the person of pharaoh. B) It is generally believed to be an image of Khafre r. 2520-2494 BCE, although some scholars attribute the sphinx to Khufu r. 2551-2558 BCE.