Egypt: World's Oldest Footprint


	Egypt: World's Oldest Footprint

cazzo1

8-22-2007 9:47 AM

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ancient history, egypt, footprint

cazzo1 says:

Zahi Hawass, I met that guy in Egypt...he was my tour guide! So clearly, he knows what he's talking about. Nice discovery, man.

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