The Dream Stele, a granite slab between the paws of the Great Sphinx, depicts two sphinx figures and is associated with Pharaoh Thutmose IV. The inscription records the pharaoh resting between two sphinxes. Some interpret this as hinting the Great Sphinx may once have had a twin. Fascinating artifact! 📜
Dream Stele depicts two sphinxes, cited to support second sphinx theory
Key facts
- The Dream Stele is a granite slab positioned between the paws of the Great Sphinx
- The carving depicts two sphinx figures and was associated with Pharaoh Thutmose IV
- Daily Mail article describes the stele as showing "two Sphinx figures," hinting the Great Sphinx may once have had a twin
- The inscription records the pharaoh resting between two sphinxes, told by the Sphinx to clear sand to become pharaoh
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