The Balochistan Sphinx, also known as the "Lion of Balochistan" or Abul-Hol, is a natural rock structure that bears resemblance to a sphinx and is visible from the Buzi Pass section of the Makran Coastal Highway.

Oct 23, 2018 · The Sphinx of Balochistan in Pakistan could prove to be an even earlier version than its Egyptian counterpart, when all of its surroundings are placed in context with the sculpted form which sits proudly above it all.

May 8, 2020 · For the past few months, several dozen people have asked about the “Balochistan sphinx”, supposedly located at Hingol National Park along the Makran coast. Since I’m well acquainted with ancient...

Nov 25, 2020 · Concealed within the desolate, rocky landscape of the Makran coastline of Southern Balochistan, Pakistan, is an architectural gem that has gone unnoticed and unexplored for centuries. As it is popularly called, the Balochistan Sphinx came into the public eye only after the Makran Coastal Highway opened in 2004, linking Karachi with the port ...

Mar 1, 2023 · The Balochistan Sphinx, or the Lion of Balochistan, is a rare shape in modern-day Pakistan. The oddly-shaped building, which is located in Lesbela, Pakistan, resembles the famous ancient Egyptian Sphinx in Giza in some details.

Jan 25, 2023 · The Balochistan Sphinx, also referred to as the “Lion of Balochistan,” is a large rock structure that looks very similar to the Great Sphinx of Giza. The Balochistan Sphinx is located in the Hingol National Park, along the Makran Coastal Highway, which connects Karachi to Gwadar in Pakistan .

Dec 5, 2017 · Concealed within the desolate, rocky landscape of the Makran coastline of Southern Balochistan, Pakistan, is an architectural gem that has gone unnoticed and unexplored for centuries. The ‘Balochistan Sphinx’, as it is popularly called, came into the public eye only after the Makran Coastal Highway opened in 2004, linking Karachi […]

Dec 9, 2017 · The Balochistan Sphinx, as it is popularly called, came into the public eye only after the Makran Coastal Highway opened in 2004, linking Karachi with the port town of Gwadar on the Makran coast. A four-hour long drive (240 kms) from Karachi, through meandering mountain passes and arid valleys, brings one to the Hingol National Park where the ...

Jul 26, 2018 · Concealed within the desolate, rocky, landscape of the Makran coastline of Southern Balochistan, Pakistan, is an architectural gem that has gone unnoticed and unexplored for centuries.

The Balochistan Sphinx, located in Hingol National Park, is a striking geological formation that attracts attention for its resemblance to the iconic Sphinx of Giza. It embodies both natural beauty and rich cultural significance, contributing to local folklore and history.