Riddles of the Sphinx

Name: Riddles of the Sphinx
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2010-01-01
Rating: 5.3
Cast: Jay O. Sanders, Ramsey Faragallah, Zahi Hawass, Mark Lehner

2010| 0h 52m| IMDb 5.3

Riddles of the Sphinx (2010) is currently streaming in the UK on PBS America On Demand. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Documentary

For 45 centuries, the Great Sphinx has cast its enigmatic gaze over Egypt's Giza Plateau. The biggest and oldest statue in a land of colossal ancient monuments, its scale is staggering. This strange half-human, half-lion image has inspired countless fantastic theories about its origins. How was it built, and who or what does it represent?

Director: Gary Glassman