ify. It is possible that it is Chephren. If that is so, it would then be the oldest known royal portrait in such large scale. Some say that it was built after the pyramid of Chephren was complete. It may have been set as a sort of scarecrow to guard his tomb. Still others say it is the face of his guardian deity, rather than Chephren himself. The image of the sphinx is a depiction of royal power. Only a pharaoh or an animal could be shown this way, with the animal representing a protective deity. I feel the sphinx is a symbol of power and dignity. Even today it conveys a since of royalty. I think that even if the sphinx were made in modern times it would be a fitting tribute to a great nation. Though the age of the sphinx is widely debated, it is still a timeless symbol of authority, pride, and distinction....
