Behind The Sphinx Is A Man
While its exact purpose is unknown, historians believe the Great Sphinx was built to protect the pyramids. Its face is most likely based on Khafre, a relatively unknown pharoah. Of course, he had a nose, whereas the Sphinx’s had simply crumbled away.
Behind The Sphinx Is A Man
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Mummification Steps
We all know that wealthy Egyptians were mummified, but the process was most likely more involved than you might think. High priests would remove internal organs, dry the body in salt, and wrap it in multiple layers of linen over the course of months.
Mummification Steps
