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It is now used for Tourisim. It was used to symbolise power.

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Q: What was the sphinx used for?
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What is a sphinx used for today?

Tourism.


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Why the sphinx used for today?

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Where were sphinx's used for?

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What body part is missing from sphinx?

If you are talking about the sphinx in Egypt then it is the nose. When the British occupied Egypt they used the sphinx as target practice and took away much of its face. Last I heard restoration attempts are underway.


What materials were used to build the sphinx?

rocks,stone blocks and iron


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