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The Myth of the Sphinx's Nose and Napoleon

The myth that Napoleon shot off the Sphinx's nose is widespread, but it's not true.

The idea that Napoleon shot off the Sphinx's nose is a very common myth. Images of the Sphinx without a nose exist before Napoleon's campaign.

The Myth of the Sphinx's Nose and Napoleon — illustration