Captions read 'The Spinx [Sphinx]. Height as seen 70FT. Forehead to chin 30FT. Across face 17FT. Length of body 140FT. Date unknown- supposed older than Pyramids' and 'The second pyramid 3600BC'.
Photographic print depicting a group sitting at the base of the Sphinx with the Second Pyramid in the background, circa late 19th century
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