Sphinx

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Definition

A monumental sculpture with a lion's body and a human head located near the Great Pyramid, believed to have been built during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre around 2500 BC.

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Episode #375: The Age of the Pyramids with Randall Carlson

Brothers of the SerpentMay 12, 2026

In this episode, Randall examines a paper that utilizes erosion patterns on the Great Pyramid to propose a new dating methodology for its construction. By comparing erosion on stones that were previously protected by casing stones to those exposed to the elements, a timeline for the pyramid's age is suggested. The discussion also links these findings to catastrophic flooding in the Nile Valley, particularly regarding the Sphinx and its surrounding enclosure walls.

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