Archaeologists dismiss viral theory that a second sphinx remains buried at Giza Plateau

Before the internet runs wild with a new sphinx discovery, here's what experts have to say.
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Scientists may have found a second Sphinx in Egypt

Deep beneath the sands of the Giza Plateau, a mystery may be stirring that could rewrite the story of ancient Egypt.

Fact Check: Is a Second Sphinx Buried Beneath The Pyramids of Giza?

Claims that a second, massive Sphinx statue lies buried beneath the sands of Egypt’s Giza Plateau have gone viral, drawing ...

Is there really a second Sphinx buried under the sands of Giza? Experts say no

One researcher is 80% certain. Egyptologists? Far less convinced about the buried sphinx theory.
Ancient Origins

Controversy Rages Over Second Sphinx Claim at Giza

Biondi notes that the first Sphinx sits in a shallow depression, making it plausible that a twin could be hidden beneath this ...
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Is the Great Sphinx Actually a Portrait?

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 ...