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Great Sphinx of Giza
Melhor época para visitar
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.
Dicas para economizar
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.
Recomendado para
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, First-time visitors to Egypt, Solo travelers
Planeje sua visita
1-2 hours
Sobre
Fatos rápidos: Com corpo de leão e cabeça humana, o colosso de 73 metros de comprimento foi esculpido diretamente de uma única crista de calcário. O famoso nariz ausente, que antes media um metro inteiro, desapareceu misteriosamente entre os séculos XIV e XIX.
Destaques: Entre as gigantescas patas há uma pequena estela que descreve um jovem príncipe adormecendo e sonhando com o monumento enterrado até o pescoço na areia. Depois de limpar toda aquela areia, o príncipe tornou-se o faraó Tutmés IV, e mandou gravar a história na pedra para que todos se lembrassem.
Dicas de quem conhece
- 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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