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The pyramids area is located in the Western Desert near the city of Giza in Egypt, about 20 kilometers southwest of Cairo. The area includes the three famous pyramids: the pyramid of Khufu, the pyramid of Khafre, and the pyramid of Koura, in addition to a number of temples and other buildings that were used as tombs for ancient kings. The pyramids area is an important tourist destination in Egypt, and it receives many visitors from around the world to see the huge pyramids and experience the ancient Egyptian culture. Great Sphinx Giza The Great Sphinx is a huge statue representing the head of the pharaoh and the body of a lion and is located on the eastern side of the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt. It is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Sphinx is estimated to be about 73.5 meters high and its total weight exceeds 250 tons. The origins of the Sphinx go back to the period of the Old Kingdom in Egypt, and experts believe that it was worked on during the era of King Khafre, who ruled Egypt more than 4,500 years ago. The faces of the pharaoh in the statue represent the best example of traditional Pharaonic art, which was characterized by the formation of a large shape and attention to fine details. Ancient texts also mention that the purpose of building the Great Sphinx was to protect the entrance to the pyramids and ensure that they remain protected from external enemies.