The great sphinx of Giza has been a silent witness to history for 50 centuries. Weathered by the elements it still attracts travellers and tourists stopping to marvel at the largest monolith statue in the world. It has also captivated keen photographers since the birth of the medium.
Have you ever visited the Giza Plateau while travelling in Egypt? Do you have a photograph of the oldest known monumental sculpture in the world? Can you describe how it felt when encountering the sphinx for the first time? Whether you have visited the great sphinx of Giza in person, or portrayed the sculpture in any artwork, we’d like to see your images. We’ll feature the best of them on the site.
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