The Sphinx guarding the Pyramids

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The Sphinx guarding the Pyramids sent on November 27, 2021 (9:46) by Annamaria Pertosa. 82 comments, 1378 views.

at 21mm, 1/400 f/14.0, ISO 200, hand held. Cairo, Egypt.

Dicono che la Sfinge,faccia la guardia alla piramide di Chefren, E' la più antica statua monumentale d'Egitto. Gli archeologi la collocano intorno al 2500 a.c. e ne attribuiscono l'ispirazione a Chefren. È alta 20 m e ha il corpo allungato, le zampe protese e un copricapo reale. Fu scolpita in un affioramento di roccia naturale sulla cui base furono aggiunti alcuni blocchi di pietra in occasione delle numerose ristrutturazioni, a partire dalla XVIII dinastia. Sono tanti i racconti sul naso della Sfinge di Giza, secondo le quali la sua distruzione avvenne o per un colpo sparato da un mamelucco, un ottomano o un francese. In realtà andò perso prima del XV secolo. In origine la Sfinge aveva anche una finta barba stilizzata, simbolo di regalità, ma anch'essa scomparve. Un pezzo di roccia prelevato dal luogo in cui essa sorgeva sulla sabbia oggi è conservato nel British Museum di Londra. Critiche, commenti e consigli sempre super graditi. Grazie.

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Stearm

sent on November 27, 2021 (9:47) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful interpretation of this famous scenery ...... always very charming
Greas choice the BN...... congratulations ;-)

Raffaele1978

sent on November 27, 2021 (9:48) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

The Giza Plain, a magical place that I hope to be able to visit soon.
I really like this composition of yours, Annamaria, between the modern represented by the plastic chairs and the ancient of the pyramids, congratulations! :-)
A warm greeting
Refiele

Giorgio Occhipinti

sent on November 27, 2021 (9:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful image, excellent bn, congratulations Annamaria!
Hello, George

Francescoc

sent on November 27, 2021 (9:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Charming postcard from ancient Egypt in a NL that fits us all! Well done!

Gazebo

sent on November 27, 2021 (10:29) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Super congratulations Annamaria ;-)
Good weekend and....
BEVA :-D
MENO :-D :-D :-D :-D OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Hello with kisses on your cheeks from Gaz. :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on November 27, 2021 (10:32) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Stearm
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Raffaele1978
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Thanks a thousand and heartfelt for the welcome passage and the beautiful comments.
Best regards
Annamaria :-P :-P

Fabio F77

sent on November 27, 2021 (10:41) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

a particularly suggestive place and still full of mystery. An excellent bn in beautiful composition.
To this plain I have dedicated 3 images with archaeoastronomical interpretation, the only one to date able to convincingly explain the correspondence and symbolism sky-earth. Greetings

Carlo Bassi

sent on November 27, 2021 (10:45) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful, congratulations Annamaria!
Hello Charles

user191656

sent on November 27, 2021 (11:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Wonderful shot in a wonderful b / w excellent exposto. Very appropriate the title perfectly
inerente to the Sphinx, but seen in a modern key as well as guarding the pyramids in this perfect recovery,
I see that it also guards the countless chairs prepared, for any outdoor concerts.
Very good Annamaria excellent historical document exposed. I offer a cordial greeting and a good weekend from Mario.

Giovanni Rabolini

sent on November 27, 2021 (12:49) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

It is beautiful this black and white, many compliments for the excellent caption.
Good weekend.
A greeting John

Ciriaco Capobianco

sent on November 27, 2021 (14:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Amazing place, great recovery and a nice development in B&W, hello.

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on November 27, 2021 (15:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Giorgio Occhipinti
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Francescoc
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Lieta of the presence and the beautiful comments, thank you very much, dear friends.
Happy Sunday
Annamaria :-P :-P

Palmieri Raimondo

sent on November 27, 2021 (16:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

................. a see that invites you to leave ........ for me wonderful ........
7 hello Ray Palm-

Rivo50

sent on November 27, 2021 (16:27) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A piece of antiquity compared to modern times, where nothing clashes and empathizes with our reality.
I find it truly spectacular in everything.
congratulations.

Oleg Tsapko

sent on November 27, 2021 (16:31) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful travel postcard!!!

Robertozan

sent on November 27, 2021 (16:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful image and composition of this B / W
compliments Annamaria
ciao Roberto and happy Weekend

Jerry Vacchieri

sent on November 27, 2021 (16:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

a nice look in B&W.... :-)

Arvina

sent on November 27, 2021 (17:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot, excellent b / w and beautiful sky.
Joinly Annamaria :-)

Jeant

sent on November 27, 2021 (17:28)

Wow Annamaria...spectacular picture ''B.W. + atmosphere antique'' my friend and full realization. :-P

.congrats at you..very special place ''pyramids''..bye Jean..G-Weekend.. Cool

Silvio Maccario

sent on November 27, 2021 (17:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Exciting scenery, beautiful B & W, always exhaustive caption. Congratulations. :-)

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