The Great Sphinx, Giza

The Great Sphinx of Giza, one of the largest and oldest figures erected by man, has a mysterious attraction that draws thousands of visitors each year. It is a massive architectural and technical marvel that dates back to roughly 2500 BC. The statue is so old that no one knows how old it is. There is also some disagreement about which Pharaoh commissioned the Sphinx. The majority of Egyptologists think it was erected on King Khufu's son Khafre, while some believe it was built on Khufu himself.

This Sphinx is one of the Seven Wonders of the World due to its size and age, but there is much more to it. To begin with, it is cut from a single limestone ridge, making it one of the most colossal monolithic monuments ever created by humans. The notion that humans who lived thousands of years before us produced something so exquisite is mind-boggling and adds to the allure. One can only imagine the years of effort and hard work that went into creating this work of art.