People often ask me, ‘well, it’s not really as exciting as Indiana Jones, now is it?’
I reply, ‘to an archaeologist, yes, it certainly is!’

— Zahi Hawass

Dr. Hawass and Rahul Ghandi
Dr. Hawass and Rahul Ghandi

 Dr. Hawass meets with Rahul Ghandi, a member of the Indian Parliament, at the feet of the Sphinx.

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Location

Egypt
29° 58' 34.8564" N, 31° 10' 15.4524" E

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