Dream Stele, Ancient stone monument at Great Sphinx, Giza, Egypt
The Dream Stele is a rectangular stone monument made of rose granite that stands between the front paws of the Great Sphinx of Giza. The structure reaches about 3.6 meters in height and weighs approximately 15 tons.
The stone was erected by Pharaoh Thutmose IV during his first year as king to commemorate a divine encounter at this location. Dated to 1401 BC, the work reflects the religious connection between the pharaoh and this sacred site.
The inscriptions describe how Prince Thutmose received a prophecy from the Sphinx deity, which promised him the throne if he cleared the surrounding sand. This story shows how important the location was for royal legitimacy.
The monument sits directly at the Sphinx site and can be viewed during normal visiting hours. You can approach and photograph the stone from several angles, though crowds may affect your comfort depending on the time of day.
The stone was originally reused as a door lintel from Pharaoh Khafre's mortuary temple, visible through the pivot sockets on its back side. This recycling of architectural elements was a common practice to give old materials new purpose.
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