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When Sciences Collide: The Sphinx and Geology and Archaeology
October 13, 2018 @ 3:00 pm EDT
Western Gateway Heritage State Park, Visitors Museum, Building 4
115 State Street
North Adams, MA 1247 United States
115 State Street
North Adams, MA 1247 United States
Sponsored by: Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
This illustrated lecture will explore what happens when different scientific fields have conflicting and incompatible theories regarding iconic historical sites and their history. The lecture will focus on the interesting case study of the famous Sphinx of Egypt and the various interpretations of its historical origins.
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