Episode
NOVA: Riddles of the Sphinx
Overview
A team of archeologists carries out experiments that reveal the techniques and labor invested in the carving of the Sphinx. The team also unearths new discoveries about the people who built the gigantic sculpture and why they created such a haunting and stupendous image.
Details
- Series
- NOVA
- Season
- Season 37
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 2010-01-19
- Runtime
- 55 min
Episode context
Riddles of the Sphinx is Episode 11 in Season 37 of NOVA. It aired on 2010-01-19. The runtime is 55 min.
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