How the Great Sphinx Transformed Giza

The Great Sphinx draws enormous attention due to its unique role in Egyptian history. Throughout time humans have used its projection of power to for their own needs and desires. But what are the origins of this oldest surviving megalith statue? This video analyzes the Sphinx from multiple perspectives, including the geological evidence, the contextual evidence, and the logistical evidence for constructing the largest pyramids at Giza. The abyss of time prevents us from being certain about how the Sphinx began, but what is the historical pattern that makes the most sense based upon how humans have behaved for thousands of years? ------------------ Join this channel to get access to livestreams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDWboBDVnIsGdYSK3KUO0hQ/join ------------------ Colin Reader on Academia.edu: https://qmul.academia.edu/ColinReader A Gift of Geology by Colin Reader: https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Geology-Egyptian-Landscapes-Monuments/dp/1649032188/ Note: This is a geology book, NOT a history book. 0:00 Intro 1:42 Who built the Sphinx? 2:58 Pharaohs Stealing Stuff 4:53 Geology of the Sphinx 6:50 Double standards for evidence 10:17 Pyramid casing erosion 11:05 Contextual evidence 12:34 Causeway - Temple alignment 14:40 Matching the temples 16:05 Pyramid construction evidence 18:11 Causeway as a construction ramp 20:03 Sphinx purpose? 22:05 History repeats