Did British troops fire cannon at Egyptian pyramids?

British troops almost certainly never fired cannons at the pyramids, but there is a persistent rumor that Napoleon's French troops did. Napoleon did visit the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. read more

British troops almost certainly never fired cannons at the pyramids, but there is a persistent rumor that Napoleon’s French troops did. Napoleon did visit the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. read more

By Tom Holmberg Although popular legend blames Napoleon and his troops during the French campaign in Egypt (1798-1801) for having shot the nose off the Great Sphinx, in fact this story just isn't true. read more