Robert M Schoch can really get you to think about lost and hidden aspects of ancient history.
https://www.robertschoch.com/sphinx.html
https://www.coasttocoastam.com/show/2023-10-05-show
https://interestingengineering.com/culture/the-story-of-controversial-archeologist-robert-m-schoch
Another perspective.
https://etheric.com/the-riddle-of-the-sphinx-entrance , https://etheric.com/the-meaning-of-the-sphinx-stargate
https://desertshapes.blogspot.com/search?q=Robert+Schoch
https://desertshapes.blogspot.com/search?q=Lion+Portal+Mythology