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Erosion is caused by weathering, salts, air pollution etc and this is being addressed by major conservation - See the link below.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_is_the_Great_Sphinx_of_Gi...
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; Why is the Great Sphinx of Giza decaying and what conservation is being done? ... Hopefully not in the foreseeable future, especially as there is conservation work being done on the Great Sphinx.
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wiki.answers.com/Q/FAQ/5955
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The Great Sphinx, located in Giza on the outskirts of Greater Cairo, is one of the ... It appears that some of the additional research and analysis is indeed being done. Nevertheless, some of the deterioration is alarming, and much more analysis and work needs to be completed as soon as, but also as carefully as possible.
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www.touregypt.net/featurestories/sphinx2.htm
www.touregypt.net/featurestories/sphinx2.htm
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The Great Sphinx is believed to be the most immense stone sculpture in the round ever made by man. However, it must be noted that the Sphinx is not an isolated monument and that it must be examined in the context of its surroundings. ... In fact, the sand has been its savior, since, being built of soft sandstone,
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www.touregypt.net/featurestories/sphinx1.htm
www.touregypt.net/featurestories/sphinx1.htm
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The controversy raised by John Anthony West and Robert Schoch concerning the true age of the Great Sphinx is now beginning to overcast the other famous monuments which share space on the Giza plateau—namely, the three pyramids ... To do otherwise would have seriously reflected on his being inferior to his predecessor.
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www.world-mysteries.com/mpl_2_4.htm
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Great Sphinx in Situ ... The Egyptian sphinx is usually a head of a king wearing his headdress and the body of a lion . There are, however, sphinxes with ram heads that are associated with the god Amun. The Great Sphinx is to the northeast of Chephren's Valley Temple.
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interoz.com/egypt/sphinx.htm
interoz.com/egypt/sphinx.htm
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The Great Sphinx: Write a few paragraphs about this structure. Be sure to answer the following questions: How big is it? When was it built? What is it made of? What does the stele describe? What is being done to preserve it?
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www.hmpathome.com/ebook.html
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The Great Sphinx: Write a brief report about this structure. Be sure to answer the following questions: How big is it? When was it built? ... Page 13 & 14 Author: Print out a coloring page to color and include in the book. What does the stele describe? What is it made of? What is being done to preserve it?
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www.woodland.k12.mo.us/faculty/rmetcalf/Social%20Studie...
www.woodland.k12.mo.us/faculty/rmetcalf/Social%20Studies/Egypt_files/webquest%20egypt.htm
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Mr. Luhtjarv's Home Page - HDHS Social Studies Department ... 1st Semester Schedule ... NHS By-laws...
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www.teacherweb.com/NH/Hillsboro/luhtjarv/wqr6.stm
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