Response to Vandecruys (2006). The Sphinx: Dramatising Data….and Dating. – PalArch, Series Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology 1, 1: 1–13

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  • colin.reader@btinternet.com CGeol FGS 54 Rigby Road, Maghull, Merseyside, L31 8AZ,

Abstract

In a previous paper (Vandecruys, 2006), the evidence presented by the current author for re–dating the Sphinx of Giza and a number of other structures present within the Giza necropolis has been reassessed. Following this re–assessment, Vandecruys has raised a number of objections to the current author’s thesis. The current paper provides a response to the criticism of Vandecruys and presents further arguments in support of Early Dynastic development at Giza, of which the Sphinx is considered to have formed an important element

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Remains of the niched façade along the eastern face of the tomb of Kai howing the three states of degradation

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Published

2020-11-30

How to Cite

Reader, C. . (2020). Response to Vandecruys (2006). The Sphinx: Dramatising Data….and Dating. – PalArch, Series Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology 1, 1: 1–13. PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt / Egyptology, 3(1), 01-13. Retrieved from https://archives.palarch.nl/index.php/jae/article/view/660