 The image shows the Great Sphinx of Giza, which is a large limestone statue of a reclining lion with a human head. It is located in Giza, Egypt, on the west bank of the Nile River. The Sphinx is believed to have been built around 2500 BC during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre. It is the largest monolith statue in the world, measuring 73 meters (240 feet) long, 19 meters (62 feet) high, and 57 meters (187 feet) wide. The Sphinx is a popular tourist destination and has been featured in many films and television shows.