I began my journey in the land of the pharaohs, yet my tale unfurled in a city of marble. What am I?
Category: History · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think of ancient wonders that still stand today.
Answer
The Sphinx of Giza
Explanation
The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, while the other options are also wonders but from different locations.
This is a medium history riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is The Sphinx of Giza.
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