Riddles of the Sphinx

2010

55 min

6.0

Ends at

For over 4000 years, the Sphinx has puzzled all who have laid eyes on it. What is this crouching lion, human-headed creature? Who built it and why? To unlock its secrets, two teams of scientists and sculptors immerse themselves in the world of ancient Egypt — a land of pharaohs and pyramids, animal gods and mummies, sun worship and human sacrifice.

Budget

$0

Genre

Documentary, History, TV Movie

Director

Gary Glassman

Country

United States of America

Cast & Crew

Jay O. Sanders

Ramsey Faragallah

Zahi Hawass

Mark Lehner

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Riddles of the Sphinx

For over 4000 years, the Sphinx has puzzled all who have laid eyes on it. What is this crouching lion, human-headed creature? Who built it and why? To unlock its secrets, two teams of scientists and sculptors immerse themselves in the world of ancient Egypt — a land of pharaohs and pyramids, animal gods and mummies, sun worship and human sacrifice.

  • Jay O. Sanders

  • Ramsey Faragallah

  • Zahi Hawass

  • Mark Lehner

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