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Egyptian Sphinxes  by simfan

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by simfan

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One of two counter-facing Egyptian Sphinxes on the Schmidt's Embankment in Saint Petersburg, Russia. These ancient sphinxes are about 3200 years old and were found in 1820 in Thebes, Egypt. Then they were sold by the French government to Russia for 64 000 roubles and brought to Saint Petersburg.

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