Fragments of colossal statues of Pharaoh Ramesses II found in Egypt
In Egypt's Nile Delta, archaeologists have discovered fragments of two colossal statues of Pharaoh Ramesses II, which originally could have reached 8.5 meters in height. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt reported the findings.
The discovery took place in the settlement of Behbeit El Hagara. A local resident found a stone with an ancient inscription and reported it to specialists. Following this, archaeologists conducted protective-rescue excavations, during which many ancient artifacts were found.
Among the most significant finds are fragments of two monumental statues of Ramesses II, who ruled Egypt approximately from 1279 to 1213 BC and was the third pharaoh of the XIX Dynasty.
One of the fragments is a massive stone head, about 1.6 meters high. It depicts the pharaoh wearing the Pschent – the double crown that symbolized the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt.
On another large fragment, researchers found an inscription with the so-called Horus name. This allowed them to determine that the statue was also dedicated to Ramesses II. The preserved part of the second statue is about 2.4 meters high. It clearly shows the pharaoh's face, wearing the royal headcloth – the Nemes.
Nearby, archaeologists also found a block of pink granite with hieroglyphic inscriptions preserved, bearing the royal titles of Ramesses II.
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