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An update from the Ramesseum

Luxor News Blog

Jane Akshar has posted a new report from Luxor (accompanied by a photograph):

I was passing today and got this update. Between the storage magazines and the Amenhotep II temple they have discovered a processional way with jackal head sphinxes. Just like the ones at the temple of Merenptah. Apparently there were approx 37-40 of these. This replica is of gypsum and they are carving a stone version.

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