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sphinx + karnak

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Another row of ram-headed sphinxes. These ones were inside the temple walls and they were in much better shape. Check out how each of them has a miniature little man under their chins!
egypt: part three
March 21, 2008
sphinx + karnak
This guy's in almost perfect shape!
egypt: part three
March 21, 2008
sphinx + karnak
This guy's got one of his horns.
egypt: part three
March 21, 2008
sphinx + karnak
Here's a close-up of a couple of the sphinxes to show you the various states of disrepair! This one's busted up pretty badly.
egypt: part three
March 21, 2008
sphinx + karnak
The entrance to the temple is lined with 40 ram-headed Sphinxes and is known as "The Avenue of the Sphinx."
egypt: part three
March 21, 2008