History's Greatest Mysteries
Secrets of the Sphinx
Season 6 Episode 17
Actor Laurence Fishburne explores Egypt's 4,500 year-old Sphinx. This mighty, mythological creature - with the head of a human and the body of a lion - looks like it's standing guard at the great pyramids of Giza. The episode delves into the Sphinx's origins, purpose, and potential hidden secrets, featuring insights from archaeologists and Egyptologists
History's Greatest Mysteries airs on Sky History at 10:00 PM, Tuesday 16 September. (Subtitles.)
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Laurence Fishburne
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