Horus of the Horizon: The Sphinx in Ancient Egypt

The sphinx, half-king and half-lion, is among the most enduring symbols of ancient Egyptian civilisation. But how did the idea of the Egyptian sphinx actually develop? How and when was the Great Sphinx at Giza built? And what sort of religious and magical functions did the Egyptians ascribe to these symbols of royal power and ferocity? Join Dr Campbell Price (Manchester Museum) and Dr Nicky Nielsen (University of Manchester) for this research-led study day exploring these and other questions about Egypt's sphinxes!