A story claims that the nose was broken off by a cannonball fired by Napoleon’s soldiers and that legend still lives on today. Other variants indict British troops, the Mamluks, and others. However, sketches of the Sphinx by the Dane Frederic Louis Norden, made in 1737 and published in 1755, illustrate the Sphinx already without a nose..http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Sphinx_of_Giza#Missing_nose_and_beard
comicgos almost 13 years ago
Fang – the Nazi’s shot it off – be nice to the kitties!
Llewellenbruce almost 13 years ago
Eno got a little more dressed up tonight.
Woody157 almost 13 years ago
A story claims that the nose was broken off by a cannonball fired by Napoleon’s soldiers and that legend still lives on today. Other variants indict British troops, the Mamluks, and others. However, sketches of the Sphinx by the Dane Frederic Louis Norden, made in 1737 and published in 1755, illustrate the Sphinx already without a nose..http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Sphinx_of_Giza#Missing_nose_and_beard
FatTonyBalducci almost 13 years ago
that’s funny……..my cat considers herself sacred as well…….[rolls eyes]
Nighthawks Premium Member almost 13 years ago
the sphinx’s nose was shot off by Napoleon’s cannoneers, for target practice
jpsomebody almost 13 years ago
I consider cats a delicacy.
cleokaya almost 13 years ago
You know that you live in a small house when you lie on the roof and your feet are almost in the gutter and your head is near the peak.
Knightman Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Alright here is the truth! The Sphnx sneezed and blew his own nose off, now thats a bad cold!
Dry and Dusty Premium Member almost 13 years ago
The Sphynx’s nose fell off? When? WHY DIDN’T ANYBODY TELL ME?