# Ancient Egypt Research Associates n.d.: Geology of the Sphinx

> Ancient Egypt Research Associates, n.d.. 2 records on Mysteries Department cite it. Source for the stratigraphic labels and dimensions.

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# Geology of the Sphinx

Ancient Egypt Research Associates, n.d.. _aeraweb.org_.

Describes Members I, II and III of the Mokattam Formation at the Sphinx after Gauri, the differing durability of the beds, and AERA's reply to the comparison with the tomb of Debehen (different strata, 27 m higher).

**Great Sphinx of Giza** Web pageChecked against the original0

## What it's used for here

Source for the stratigraphic labels and dimensions.

## Cited by on this site 2 records

[The head is carved from the harder Member III limestone and the body from the softer beds of Member II.](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/great-sphinx/evidence/EVD0CTWSKJM1CH2/the-head-is-carved-from-the-harder-member-iii-limestone-and)

Evidence

EVD

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

The mystery article

MYS

## Cite it

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Ancient Egypt Research Associates (n.d.). Geology of the Sphinx. aeraweb.org. https://aeraweb.org/geology-of-the-sphinx/
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