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Scientists identify ancient Egyptian crocodile whose skull is missing its nose like the Sphinx

Reported by 3 outlets from 3 countries, in 3 languages, between 6 Oct 2026 and 7 Oct 2026.

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Researchers in Egypt and Europe identified an ancient crocodile skull, found nearly a century ago. This fossil, discovered in the limestone from which the Great Sphinx was built, is a distinct crocodilian species. The discovery helps revise the crocodile family tree and sheds light on prehistoric Mediterranean wildlife, revealing a connection to the Great Sphinx.

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  1. Scientists identify ancient Egyptian crocodile whose skull is missing its nose like the Sphinx Headline of the event's most representative article · Euronews, 7 Oct 2026
  2. Where it happened: Egypt. See on the map
  3. Reported by 3 outlets from 3 countries, in 3 languages, between 6 Oct 2026 and 7 Oct 2026.5 articles · See all headlines

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France1
Türkiye1
United Arab Emirates1

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  1. First article seen: “Egypt archaeology: Great Sphinx rocks reveal new species of ancient crocodile”
  2. 2 new outlets, including “Scientists identify ancient Egyptian crocodile whose skull is missing its nose like the Sphinx”

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