Villager finds two giant Ramesses II statues in Egypt
Remains of two colossal statues believed to depict the pharaoh were uncovered in Behbeit El-Hagar, Egypt's Gharbia Governorate. One statue once stood about 28 feet tall.
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What happened
Archaeologists conducting rescue excavations in the village of Behbeit El-Hagar, in Egypt's Gharbia Governorate, uncovered the remains of two colossal royal statues. The statues are believed to depict Pharaoh Ramses II.
Why it matters
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Timeline
- Oct 13, 5:03 PM ET: Archaeologists uncovered the remains of two colossal royal statues believed to depict Pharaoh Ramses II in Behbeit El-Hagar.
- Oct 15, 4:01 PM ET: Reports said a villager had found the remains of the two statues, one of which would have stood around 28 feet tall.
Coverage
- 2 giant Ramesses II statues, one wearing a double crown, discovered by man in Egypt (livescience.com)
- Archaeologists uncover colossal statues of Ramses II in Egypt (heritagedaily.com)
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