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From the Great Sphinx’s Raw Materials, a New Crocodile Species Surfaces

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A new crocodile species named 'The Great Sphinx' was identified as a potential candidate for the ancient Egyptian Sphinx, based on fossilized remains found in the Mediterranean. This discovery suggests the Sphinx may have been a crocodile rather than a human, challenging historical interpretations of the monument. The study, published in Nautilus, relies on comparative analysis of skeletal structures and dental patterns from the region's prehistoric fauna.

Key points

• Researchers identified a new crocodile species named 'The Great Sphinx' as a potential candidate for the ancient Egyptian Sphinx, based on fossilized remains found in the Mediterranean.
• The study relies on comparative analysis of skeletal structures and dental patterns from the region's prehistoric fauna to support the identification.

Context and limitations

The evidence is limited to a single article from Nautilus dated October 2026, which presents a hypothesis rather than confirmed scientific consensus. Further research is required to verify the species' identity and its connection to the Sphinx.

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