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

Abstract

In a previous paper (Vandecruys, 2006), the evidence presented by the current author for redating the Sphinx of Giza and a number of other structures present within the Giza necropolis has been reassessed. Following this reassessment, Vandecruys has raised a number of objections to the current authors 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