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The Great Sphinx of Giza's construction date is subject to ongoing scholarly debate; the huge monument standing in line with Khafre's pyramid is still a mystery.

A photo showing the three Pyramids of Giza. From left to right they are: - The Pyramid of Menkaure (c. 2532–2504 BCE) - The Pyramid of Khafre (c. 2558–2532 BCE) - The Great Pyramid of Khufu (c. 2589–2566 BCE)

The face of the Great Sphinx of Giza has been believed to depict Khafre, although this claim is disputed.

Akhenaten Amarna Avaris Dynasty Empire Expedition Heresy Hyksos Kadesh Khafre Khufu Memphis Menkaure Mentuhotep II Nomarch Nome Pharaoh Predecessor Pyramid Ramesses II Reunification Successor Thebes Vizier