Are there really Egyptian artifacts in the Grand Canyon?
We know for certain that John Wesley Powell, the first explorer of the Grand Canyon, noted numerous caves in the Grand Canyon on his way down the river. He and his men most certainly discovered remnants of previous civilizations, including a well-worn path, ruins, hieroglyphics and some pottery fragments.
Lost Civilization in Grand Canyon Was, Wait, Egyptian?
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