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Which major museum holds a fragment of the beard of the Great Sphinx of Giza?

Question #151035. Asked by psnz.
Last updated May 02 2024.
Originally posted May 02 2024 8:05 PM.

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That would be the British Museum which has countless treasures obtained from around the world. The Sphynx was buried up to its neck in the sand which was probably quite a sight in itself.
The British Museum has this small fragment - about one-thirtieth in total - of the Great Sphinx's beard. It was presented by Giovanni Battista Caviglia, who excavated at Giza in 1817 and cleared parts of the Sphinx, which was then buried in sand up to the neck. His expenses were covered by Henry Salt (British Consul-General) and other British businessmen, with an agreement that finds be presented to The British Museum. This was done according to a directive of Mohammed Ali Pasha, who was at that time virtually the ruler of Egypt.

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Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on May 02 2024.
May 02 2024, 8:07 PM
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