The image shows the Great Sphinx of Giza, a large limestone statue of a reclining lion with a human head. It is located in Giza, Egypt, on the Giza Plateau, near the city of Cairo. The Sphinx is the largest known monolith in the world, and is estimated to have been built around 4,500 years ago during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre. The Sphinx is carved from a single block of limestone, and is approximately 73 meters (240 feet) long, 20 meters (66 feet) high, and 19 meters (62 feet) wide. The Sphinx's head is approximately 5 meters (16 feet) high, and its ears are approximately 1.5 meters (5 feet) long. The Sphinx's body is covered in hieroglyphs, which tell the story of Khafre's reign. The Sphinx is a popular tourist destination, and is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.