You have been hired as a tour guide for the Great Sphinx of Giza. To prepare for this job, you have learned facts to tell visitors. You have heard several pieces of information; however, most of it appears to be wrong. Which of your “facts” is CORRECT?

It is made of granite.

It is the largest of the monumental sculptures in the world.

It is the body of a jackal and the head of a goddess.

It was created in 1000 BCE.

The correct fact is:

"It is made of granite."

The Great Sphinx of Giza is indeed made of limestone bedrock.