When the Tallest Man and Shortest Woman Unite in Egypt

In 2018, Sultan Kösen, the world’s tallest living man at 8 feet and 3 inches, and Jyoti Amge, the shortest living woman at 2 feet and 0.7 inches, visited Egypt. Towering beside the Great Sphinx of Giza, the contrast was striking.

The Sphinx, an ancient marvel, has a mysterious origin, believed to date back to around 2558-2532 BCE during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre. Standing at 66 feet, the Sphinx dwarfs even Sultan and Jyoti.

Sultan Kösen entered the Guinness World Records in 2009, officially recognized as the tallest living man. At 39, he not only holds the title but also boasts the largest hands on a living person.

Jyoti Amge, diagnosed with achondroplasia, achieved fame at 15 as the shortest living teenager, maintaining her title as the shortest woman at 28. She fulfilled her dream of becoming the world’s shortest actress, featuring in American Horror Story.

Reflecting on her fame, Jyoti shared, “When people see me and recognize me, they all want to take a photograph with me. Everybody stops me wherever I’m walking. That makes me feel really good.”

The unique journey of these two extraordinary individuals, marked by records and achievements, continues to captivate the world.