| The weathering upon the sides of this structure has in recent times undergone much analysis, and with good cause. It was analysed by geologist Dr. Robert Schoch, and in conjunction with Dr. Anthony West's work, it was determined that the weathering patterns on the sides of the Sphinx resemble those that occur from the effects of falling water, or more specifically, rain. this means that the Sphinx must have been carved during a period in time when the land was frequently inundated with rain. This has not occurred in the land of Egypt since at least 7,000 B.C., and one must then conclude that this structure was carved during or previous to that time; that is, it was carved prior to 7,000 B.C., and hence, prior to the inception of the most ancient culture that we see now as Ancient Egypt, or more correctly, pre-Dynastic Egypt. So who was around at that time to carve this enigmatic edifice? And what was it originally carved as? Due to the fact that it was, in antiquity, facing the constellation Leo during its rising, it was thought to have been carved as a lion. Only recently (relatively) was the head re-shaped into the human head we see today. This seems perfectly plausible, but after a closer look at the rear haunches, it can be seen that the hips of this supposed feline are not raised as a felines tend to do whilst crouching in this position. The body more accurately resembles that of a canine. Thus it may be a representation of the Egyptian god Anubis. This is inconsequential for the purpose of these pages though. The importance here is that the Sphinx was more than likely carved much further back in antiquity than attributed it by orthodox archaeologists, possibly further back even than 7,000 B.C. |
