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Duraa
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AMA ancient Egyptian related The 2 experts in Egyptian history DR: Wassim El Sisi / DR: Mahmoud Hamed Al-Hosary and I since I worked on all pharaoh events will try to answer all the questions
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Maretus
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Ok, I have a great question, but it might be very controversial for them.... What is their opinion on the Sphinx water erosion theory posited by Dr. Robert Schoch - a geologist from the U.S. who posits that the wall surrounding the Sphinx shows clear signs of water erosion. (which wouldn't be possible unless the enclosure was around 10k years ago when the Sahara was much wetter. I have heard Dr. Hawas say that it is from wind. Is that also their belief? Thanks either way for using this medium to answer questions!
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Duraa
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The Sphinx's limestone consists of layers with different resistance to wind erosion, which explains the uneven deterioration apparent in the Sphinx's body. The lower part, including the legs, is made of solid rock, while the rest of the Sphinx's body up to its neck is made of softer layers that have been subject to disintegration. So the wind did play a big role but during the last Restoration works they found out that some of the big stones have fallen Because of the formation of groundwater under the statue So it is both but mostly wind. also don't forget the fact that sphinx was buried in sands In the years before 1400 BC. This also made the same effect that water Does In corrosion!
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