thefreedictionary.com - The Great Sphinx of Giza

Erika P. (Brazil)
Near the pyramids of Giza, you can find the Great Sphinx—a massive statue bearing the head of a man and the body of a lion. It is located on the west bank of the Nile River, near modern-day Cairo, Egypt. The Sphinx is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and one of the world's largest single-stone statues. It is believed that the ancient Egyptians built it about 4,500 years ago, possibly in honor of the pharaoh Khafre. What rumors surround the Great Sphinx's missing nose?
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  1. pyramid
    a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides
    Near the pyramids of Giza, you can find the Great Sphinx—a massive statue bearing the head of a man and the body of a lion.
  2. massive
    containing a great quantity of matter
    Near the pyramids of Giza, you can find the Great Sphinx—a massive statue bearing the head of a man and the body of a lion.
  3. statue
    a sculpture representing a human or animal
    Near the pyramids of Giza, you can find the Great Sphinx—a massive statue bearing the head of a man and the body of a lion.
  4. bearing
    characteristic way of holding one's body
    Near the pyramids of Giza, you can find the Great Sphinx—a massive statue bearing the head of a man and the body of a lion.
  5. body
    an individual 3-dimensional object that has mass
    Near the pyramids of Giza, you can find the Great Sphinx—a massive statue bearing the head of a man and the body of a lion.
  6. locate
    determine the place of by searching or examining
    It is located on the west bank of the Nile River, near modern-day Cairo, Egypt.
  7. bank
    financial institution that accepts deposits and lends money
    It is located on the west bank of the Nile River, near modern-day Cairo, Egypt.
  8. modern
    ahead of the times
    It is located on the west bank of the Nile River, near modern-day Cairo, Egypt.
  9. wonder
    the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
    The Sphinx is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and one of the world's largest single-stone statues.
  10. ancient
    belonging to times long past
    The Sphinx is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and one of the world's largest single-stone statues.
  11. honor
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
    It is believed that the ancient Egyptians built it about 4,500 years ago, possibly in honor of the pharaoh Khafre.
  12. rumor
    gossip passed around by word of mouth
    What rumors surround the Great Sphinx's missing nose?
  13. surround
    extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
    What rumors surround the Great Sphinx's missing nose?
Created on Fri Aug 08 08:19:59 EDT 2014

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