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New Study Finds That So Many Egyptian Statues Have Broken Noses Because Of Intentional Defacement
The long-held belief that even the giant sphinxes had lost their noses due to wear and tear isn't actually accurate, but rather these statues were intentionally vandalized in an effort to reduce their symbolic powers.
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