The Sphinx like statue in the grounds of the Egyptian Museum
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The Sphinx like statue in the grounds of the Egyptian Museum
The Sphinx like statue in the grounds of the Egyptian Museum Cairo, is to the right of this image. European visitors queuing up outside the building Date: 1978
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1978 Cairo Grounds Queuing Sphinx Visitors
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In this evocative image from 1978, visitors from Europe queue outside the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, with the enigmatic Sphinx-like statue standing guard to the right. The Sphinx, an iconic symbol of ancient Egyptian civilization, has captivated the imagination of people for centuries with its mysterious smile and enigmatic gaze. The Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of artifacts from ancient Egypt, is a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and tourists alike. In this photograph, we see a crowd of people, dressed in the fashion of the 1970s, patiently waiting their turn to enter the museum. The sun casts long shadows over the ground, adding to the sense of anticipation and excitement. The Sphinx-like statue, with its human head and lion's body, is a testament to the ancient Egyptians' mastery of sculpture and their deep reverence for their gods and pharaohs. It is believed that the Sphinx was built to guard the entrance to the solar temple of the sun god, Ra. The statue's inscrutable expression and the vast, arid desert landscape behind it add to the sense of mystery and wonder that surrounds ancient Egypt and its rich history. This photograph captures a moment in time when the past and the present intersect, as visitors from Europe queue up to explore the wonders of ancient Egypt and the Sphinx-like statue stands sentinel, a reminder of the enduring allure of this fascinating civilization.
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