7.8K views · 113 reactions | The Great Sphinx was once buried up to its neck in sand. #history #archaeology #ancienthistory #egypt | Ancient Star | Facebook

For thousands of years, the Great Sphinx has watched over the Giza Plateau. But what if the face we see today wasn’t the original? Some researchers suggest the Sphinx may have started as a lion — perfectly aligned with the constellation of Leo rising behind it around 10,500 BCE. Erosion, restoration, and time may have reshaped it into the figure we know now. It’s a reminder that even the oldest monuments still hold unanswered questions. Was the Sphinx always human… or did it once roar? #history