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Extinct Crocodilian Fossils Discovered in Great Sphinx Limestone

October 7, 2026Pablo Navarro1 мин

Fossils of an extinct crocodilian, identified as Herugavialis, were found embedded in the limestone quarried for the Great Sphinx. Notably, this ancient reptile, much like the iconic statue it shares its origin stone with, appears to be missing its nose. The discovery of Herugavialis with

Fossils of an extinct crocodilian, identified as Herugavialis, were found embedded in the limestone quarried for the Great Sphinx. Notably, this ancient reptile, much like the iconic statue it shares its origin stone with, appears to be missing its nose.

The discovery of Herugavialis within the same geological formation as the Sphinx adds another layer to our understanding of the region's prehistoric past.

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Fossils of an extinct crocodilian, identified as Herugavialis, were found embedded in the limestone quarried for the Great Sphinx. This ancient reptile, much like the iconic statue it shares its origin stone with, appears to be missing its nose.

The discovery of Herugavialis within the same geological formation as the Sphinx adds another layer to our understanding of the region's prehistoric past.