Owner of headless pyramid found


	Owner of headless pyramid found

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6-6-2008 4:41 AM

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6-6-2008 3:34 PM

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Four "breaking news" discoveries in a couple of weeks? Now I'm pretty sure: Hawass is being prepared for something. Don't be surprised if he suddenly appears to be nominated to an important "international chair" soon. Let's wait and see.

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