The Sphinx was a symbol of death to Greek and Romans. Discovered in 1821, just West of the Balkerne Gate in the grounds of St Mary's hospital, this sculpture would have formed part of an elaborate tomb.
Added:
26th Aug 2007 by Diane Earl
Subjects:
History
Key Stages:
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+
Keywords:
roman sphinx death tomb burial sculture religion
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