Introduction to the Sphinx: The outdoor Sphinx is 8 meters long, 4 meters high, and weighs about 90 tons. In terms of size, it ranks third among the existing sphinxes in Egypt. three. This is a work of the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt, dating back about 3,600 years. It is said that its appearance is modeled after Pharaoh Amenhotep III. In addition to its huge size, the special feature of the statue is that it is made of alabaster. The ancient Egyptians believed that this stone has the energy to communicate with the sun god. It is only used in sculptures with high status and not in ordinary buildings. superior.