Blowing Up History

The Avenue of the Sphinxes has been uncovered in what is being described as the largest archaeological dig ever undertaken in Egypt. The find raises the questions of who constructed the avenue, what purpose it served, and why it was built.

Rise of Egypt’s Sun Kings is a television programme presented as an episode within the larger series. The show focuses on pivotal moments and discoveries from ancient Egypt, offering viewers a concise look at archaeological breakthroughs and their historical context. In this particular episode the spotlight turns to the Avenue of the Sphinxes, a monumental pathway that has just been uncovered during what is being described as the largest excavation ever undertaken in Egypt. The segment reveals the scale of the dig and highlights the fresh exposure of the avenue, which had previously been hidden beneath the sands. The episode then poses two central questions that drive the investigation: who was responsible for constructing this striking structure, and what purpose it originally served. By framing these queries, the programme sets the stage for a deeper examination of the avenue’s role within the ancient landscape. Throughout the broadcast, the narrative follows the excavation team’s efforts to answer those questions, tracing clues left in the architecture and surrounding artefacts. The aim is to piece together the identity of the builders and to understand the intended function of the Avenue of the Sphinxes within Egypt’s historic fabric.