Egypt is renowned worldwide for its ancient civilization, but recently, viral claims on social media suggested that a buried alien colossus had been discovered in the country. These claims have been widely circulated across various platforms. However, our investigation revealed that these assertions are false.
SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM
A claim that has been circulating continuously on social media platforms suggests that buried sculptures of aliens were found in Egypt, sending shockwaves across the world.
The claim has been shared multiple times by social media users, along with numerous reactions, indicating that the claim has misled some users.
Below is a screenshot of the claim shared on Facebook last week, featuring pictures of the sculptures with the caption “Buried Alien Colossus Found in Egypt: Discovery Sends Shockwave Across the Globe! […]”
Another Facebook user further propagated the same claim across social media platforms, leading to a significant increase in engagement. This post garnered numerous shares, likes, and comments, reflecting a heightened level of public interest and interaction surrounding the issue at hand.
The same claim or a similar one has been circulated on other social media platforms like Threads and Instagram – both owned by Meta, the parent company of Facebook.
Below is a screenshot of the claim circulated on Threads, featuring the caption “World Impact! Giant Statues of Extraterrestrial Beings Discovered Buried in the Sands of Egypt – Evidence...
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