The life-size copycat Great Sphinx of Giza is under construction in Chuzhou, China’s Anhui Province, where officials aim to build a ‘World Culture Heritage Park’. But it’s not the first time China has ripped off the ancient Egyptians. In May last year, it was reported that a full-size replica of the Great Sphinx was ordered to… Continue reading Chinese Made Great Sphinx
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The Pyramids of Giza On Google Maps
Google Maps has added photos of the Egyptian Great Pyramid of Giza to Street View. Visitors can zoom in on landmarks from above as well as see them from street level. In addition to the pyramids, they also captured photos of the Great Sphinx, the necropolis of Saqqara, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Cairo Citadel, the Hanging Church and… Continue reading The Pyramids of Giza On Google Maps
Egyptian Statuette Spins Untouched Inside Glass Case
A time-lapse video shows an Egyptian statue mysteriously start to spin round in a display case at the Manchester Museum. The 10-inch tall relic is seen to remain still at night but slowly rotates 180 degrees during the day. The statue that dates back to 1800 BC is named Neb-Senu, and has been at the museum for 80 years but… Continue reading Egyptian Statuette Spins Untouched Inside Glass Case