Interesting bit of archaeology

From the Los Angeles Times:

Unearthing the mysteries of 'Egypt' in the dunes of the California Coast
The 300-pound head of a sphinx that emerged from the dunes on California’s central coast traces its roots to Hollywood, not Egypt. The artifact is now on display at a little-known archaeology site and wildlife refuge in the farm town of Guadalupe, eight miles northwest of Santa Maria.

The Dunes Center works on excavating items unearthed from the massive set where Cecil B. De Mille filmed the silent movie “The Ten Commandments” in 1923. It’s a registered archaeological site.

One of the displays:

Don't have any travel plans in that area but something to keep in mind if I ever get down there. That would be fascinating to spend an afternoon there.