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New crocodile species discovered in rocks used to build the Great Sphinx

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Briefings

A new extinct crocodile species named Herugavialis cairensis was identified in the same limestone quarries where the Great Sphinx was constructed. The fossil exhibits a unique anatomical trait: the crocodile's snout is missing the tip, mirroring the famous missing nose of the Sphinx. This discovery links the monument's creation to a specific, now-extinct reptile that lived in the region during the relevant period.

Key points

• The extinct crocodile species Herugavialis cairensis was found in the limestone quarries used to build the Great Sphinx.

Context and limitations

The evidence is limited to the discovery of the fossil in the same quarries as the Sphinx; no details about the crocodile's size, diet, or specific time period of existence are provided.

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