The Dream Stele of Thutmose IV: The Sphinx’s Prophecy Explained

The Dream Stele is the stone “press release” of Pharaoh Thutmose IV. This guide explores the famous story carved between the Sphinx’s paws: a prophecy where the Sphinx promised a young prince the crown in exchange for clearing the sand from its body. We delve into how Thutmose used this tale as brilliant political propaganda to legitimize his irregular rise to power and how a single, damaged line—mentioning the name “Khaf-“—remains a key piece of disputed evidence in the mystery of who built the Sphinx.