The Sphinx, ca. 1900

Anonym: The Sphinx, Egypt. Photographie, ohne Datum, vermutl. um 1900. Quelle: Library of Congress, Carpenter Ccollection, ca. 1880-1925. Digital ID: cph 3a02564 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3a02564; Reproduction Number: LC-USZ61-797. Public Domain.

The Sphinx is often depicted as situated directly in front of the Pyramid of Khafre (or Chephren), which thus frames the monument. This photograph gives a better idea of the actual distance of about 500 metres.

The Sphinx, Egypt, black-and-white photograph, unknown photographer, ca. 1900; source: Library of Congress, Carpenter Collection, ca. 1880–1925; reproduction number: LC-USZ61-797, public domain.