On the east bank of the Nile, there lies the so-called Avenue of Sphinxes.  It’s a 1.7 mile road that connects two of Egypt’s most famous pyramids, Luxor and Karnak (home to the door to the afterlife).  It’s called the Avenue of Sphinxes because when the road was built by the 30th Dynasty King Nectanebo I, he lined the road with 1350 sphinxes, all of which were helpfully inscribed with his name.  The road has been mentioned in ancient texts, but only recently has a 65-foot section of the Avenue of Sphinxes, complete with 12 sphinxes, been uncovered.

“The King used this road for religious processions.  Along this way the sacred boat of Amun, king of the gods, traveled on the god’s annual trip to visit his wife, Mut, at Luxor temple,” said Zahi Hawass, chief of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities.

The route is based off an earlier, 18th Dynasty road that was given a completely upgrade by Nectanebo I.  It is believed to be the final piece of the Avenue of Sphinx to be uncovered, and may run the final 1968 feet to the Nile.  Also, the road is now home to a Pizza Hut.

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