The Sphinx is an iconic ancient Egyptian monument located in Giza, Egypt. It is a limestone statue of a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. The Sphinx is believed to have been built around 2500 BC and is one of the oldest and largest monuments in the world. Giza is the location of the Great Pyramid of Giza, the last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the Sphinx is located nearby.