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 must never be forgotten that a female Sphinx was almost unknown) was in the days of his glory."

I may perhaps appear open to the suspicion of overestimating the arts of ancient Egypt. I therefore cannot do better than refer you to the mature judgment of one who has written the History of Architecture with consummate knowledge, ability and taste.

The walls of the most ancient tombs are decorated with pictures.