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Great Sphinx of Giza
Bedste tid at besøge
Arrive right at the 8 a.m. opening to beat tour groups and catch soft golden light raking across the face. Mornings are cooler and far less crowded than midday.
Budgettips
Entry is covered by the Giza Plateau pass, around 540 Egyptian pounds, though the separate tombs and interior tickets cost extra. Egyptians pay a heavily discounted rate, and hiring a local guide often bundles the whole plateau for less than paying piecemeal.
Anbefalet til
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, First-time visitors to Egypt, Solo travelers
Planlæg dit besøg
1-2 hours
Om
Hurtige fakta: Med løvekrop og menneskehoved blev den 73 meter lange kolos hugget direkte ud af en enkelt kalkstensryg. Den berømte manglende næse, der engang var en hel meter lang, forsvandt på mystisk vis mellem det 14. og 19. århundrede.
Højdepunkter: Mellem de kæmpe poter sidder en lille stele, der fortæller om en ung prins, der falder i søvn og drømmer om monumentet begravet til halsen i sand. Efter at han havde ryddet alt det sand, blev prinsen farao Thutmosis IV, og han fik historien hugget i sten, så alle ville huske den.
Insidertips
- Wear closed-toe shoes, since the sandy path around the enclosure gets slick and hot by afternoon.
- Snap the classic frontal shot from the viewing terrace before 9 a.m., when direct light lands on the face.
- Skip the camel-ride vendors near the entrance and walk ten minutes to the far edge of the plateau for far fewer people.
- Expect constant approach from touts; a firm 'no, shukran' with eye contact sends them on their way.
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