Illustration
The face of the Great Sphinx of Giza has been believed to depict Khafre, although this claim is disputed.
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APA Style
Kannenberg, J. (2016, October 26). Face of the Sphinx. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5975/face-of-the-sphinx/
Chicago Style
Kannenberg, John. "Face of the Sphinx." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 26, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5975/face-of-the-sphinx/.
MLA Style
Kannenberg, John. "Face of the Sphinx." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 26 Oct 2016. Web. 25 Feb 2025.
