SPHINX STELA THUTMOSE IV
Behold me, cast your gaze on me, o my son Tuthmose. It is I, your father Harmakhis-khepri-Re-Atum, who will give to you my kingdom here on earth at the head of the living ... See, my condition is that of a suffering being, as my entire body is in a state of ruin. The sand of the desert on which I stand has encroached upon me. I hasten to entrust to you the realization of what is in my heart, for I know that you are my son, my protector. Approach, see, I am with you, it is I who am your guide.
