Archaeologists in Egypt unearth Sphinx-like Roman-era statue

PHOTO: A new statue in the shape of a sphinx was discovered in Egypt. It is believed, however, to have the image of a Roman emperor

A new sphinx-shaped statue has been discovered in Egypt, but it is believed that it actually symbolizes a Roman emperor, CNN reports.

Archaeologists in Egypt unearth Sphinx-like Roman-era statue

Authorities say archaeologists have unearthed a Sphinx-like Roman-era statue and the remains of a shrine in an ancient temple in southern Egypt.

Archaeologists uncover sphinx-like statue and shrine in Egypt

During an excavation on the eastern bank of the Nile River, they found the artifacts carved in limestone.

Archaeologists uncover sphinx-like statue and shrine in Egypt

The professor said that the statue may represent the Roman Emperor Claudius, the fourth Roman emperor who ruled from the year 41 to 54.

Archaeologists uncover sphinx-like statue and shrine in Egypt

The professor said that the statue may represent the Roman Emperor Claudius, the fourth Roman emperor who ruled from the year 41 to 54.

Archaeologists uncover sphinx-like statue and shrine in Egypt

The professor said that the statue may represent the Roman Emperor Claudius, the fourth Roman emperor who ruled from the year 41 to 54.