Can't import mbox file back into Mail

Hi,
I archived my "sent messages" folder two months ago, and it became a mbox file of 5GB.
Now I as trying to import it back to mail, but it doesn't work.
I went to "Import Mailboxes", and selected "mbox files" in the Import window. Then I clicked "continue",
and chose the "sent messages" mbox file (user library > Mail > Archive mail).
Smaller mbox file appear in the next window, but this large one doesn't.
Does anyone know if there is a way to get access to this data?
I would be very grateful to get some hints...
Thanks.

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