Sphinx Timeline

The Great Sphinx of Giza is built.

Sphinxes are represented in Minoan art in pottery, plaques and fabrics.

Sphinxes are represented in Mycenaean art, particularly in pottery and ivory carving.

Surviving sphinxes from the Assyrian civilization, usually placed as guards outside palaces.

Sphinxes are represented in Persian architecture either as free standing sculpture or in relief wall decoration.

First appearance of sphinxes in ancient Greek art.

Naxos dedicates a large column and sphinx to the oracle of Apollo at Delphi.

First appearance in ancient Greek art of sphinxes with raised hind quarters.