# Diorite statue of Khafre enthroned, from the Valley Temple

> The best-preserved royal portrait of Khafre and the standard comparison for the Sphinx's face. The museum number (usually given as CG 14) and the find…

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# Diorite statue of Khafre enthroned, from the Valley Temple

ObjectFound by Mariette in the Valley Temple, 1853 (as reported)

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The best-preserved royal portrait of Khafre and the standard comparison for the Sphinx's face. The museum number (usually given as CG 14) and the find year (often given as 1860) should be checked against the museum's catalogue.

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## Where it is kept

[Egyptian Museum, Cairo (Tahrir)](https://mysteriesdept.com/records/PLC0CTWS37602PA/egyptian-museum-cairo-tahrir) · Museum

## Sources 1

- [Uncovering Secrets of the Sphinx](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0CTWRTNR2N3D/uncovering-secrets-of-the-sphinx)_SRC_

## Cite it

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Mysteries Department. (2026). Diorite statue of Khafre enthroned, from the Valley Temple [Artifact ART0CTWT27C0G9Q]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ART0CTWT27C0G9Q
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**ART** 0CTWT27C0G9Q

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Object

Held by

Egyptian Museum, Cairo

Dated

found by Mariette in the Valley Temple, 1853 (as reported)

Place

[Egyptian Museum, Cairo (Tahrir)](https://mysteriesdept.com/records/PLC0CTWS37602PA/egyptian-museum-cairo-tahrir)

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[Great Sphinx of Giza](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/great-sphinx)

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