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Sunday, July 28, 2013

Archaeologists baffled by Egyptian Sphinx discovered in Israel

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception

Archeologists have unearthed part of an ancient Egyptian sphinx in northern Israel.

The find has prompted Egyptologists to speculate on how the stone-carved mythical creature travelled so many miles from its original resting place. Some speculate it may have been looted from the Egyptians thousands of years ago, while others suggest it was likely given by Egypt as a gift to its neighbours.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2359396/Archaeologists-baffled-ancient-Egyptian-sphinx-discovered-northern-Israel.html#ixzz2aIHWU9yQ

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