Row of Sphinx statues at the entrance to the Karnak temple

The Sphinx is an integral part of ancient civilizations, especially an important of the ancient Egyptian culture. This photo shows a row of Sphinx statues at the entrance to the Karnak temple (and there is another such row on the other side as well). These are larger than life statues, and were in a fairly good condition, which was surprising, considering that they have been in place for around 35 centuries.
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