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Embark on an exciting, all-expenses-paid research mission to Egypt, focusing on the wonders of ancient history and geography, particularly the Great Sphinx of Giza. Your journey involves deep exploration into the Sphinx's construction, significance, and connections to astrology. As you gather information, be sure to document your findings in a journal and earn stamps in your passport for each completed task. This remarkable limestone statue stands as a testament to ancient ingenuity and remains one of the largest monoliths in the world.
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Egypt Web Quest Mission ##: Sphinx
You are on a research mission. The University or Museum you work for is sending you on a all expense paid sabbatical to Egypt. You will research various areas of Egypt history, geography, and more! Remember to keep adding to your journal as you travel. Once you complete each mission, you will receive a stamp in your passport. Remember!
Sphinx! The Great Sphinx of Giza, commonly referred to as the Sphinx, is a limestone statue of a reclining mythical creature with a lion’s body and a human head. It stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. It is the largest monolith statue in the world. INtroduction
The Sphinx: Define Monolith What does Sphinx mean? What is the size of the Sphinx? When was the Sphinx constructed? Who constructed the Sphinx? What are the other names for the Sphinx? Does the Sphinx have any connection to astrology? How? Task
Visit the following websites for reference. http://www.king-tut.org.uk/ancient-egypt/the-great-sphinx.htm http://www.touregypt.net/sphinx.htm http://www.sacred-destinations.com/egypt/giza-sphinx http://www.ancient-egypt-online.com/the-great-sphinx.html Process