Taharqa Sphinx
by Jan van der Crabben
Granite sphinx of Taharqa, 25th Dynasty, c. 690-664 BCE.
This statue from Kawa (Temple T) in Sudan shows the Pharaoh's face on a Lion figured sphinx, a form of royal representation borrowed from Middle and New Kingdom art. Taharqa was a Nubian / black African Pharaoh, and his African features are clearly visible on the statue.
Jan van der Crabben
Jan is the Founder and CEO of Ancient History Encyclopedia, leading the non-profit company to best fulfil its mission to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. He holds an MA War Studies from King's College.
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Crabben, J. V. D. (2014, September 15). Taharqa Sphinx. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/3031/
Crabben, Jan V. D. "Taharqa Sphinx." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 15, 2014. https://www.ancient.eu/image/3031/.
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