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Diocletian's Palace was decorated with numerous granite sphinxes originating from the site of Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose III. Only three have survived the centuries. This one is still located on the Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace.
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Raddato, C. (2014, January 30). Egyptian sphinx from Diocletian's Palace. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2281/egyptian-sphinx-from-diocletians-palace/
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Raddato, Carole. "Egyptian sphinx from Diocletian's Palace." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 30 Jan 2014. Web. 21 Feb 2025.
