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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Photo: Cleopatra Bust Among Treasures Found in Egypt Temple


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A bronze statue of the Greek goddess Aphrodite (top left), an alabaster bust of Cleopatra (top right), and coins stamped with the ancient Egyptian queen's face (bottom) are among the treasures found during a dig at Taposiris Magna temple north of Alexandria, officials announced on May 27, 2008.

The slew of new finds also includes a mask that might have belonged to Cleopatra's lover Marc Antony, experts say.

Photographs courtesy Zahi Hawass