Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
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“The statue's head was also uncovered, with its facial features still clearly visible and well-preserved,”
Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-28
Ministry officials described the well-preserved head of the second statue, which measures nearly 8 feet long and is missing its legs and base.
“These features closely resemble those of the first statue.”
Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-28
Officials noted that the facial features of the second statue closely resemble those of the first colossal Ramses II statue found at the site.
“These investigations are expected to help researchers develop a clearer understanding of the two statues, the area's history and its architectural development during ancient Egyptian times,”
Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-28
The ministry statement concluded that ongoing excavations at the site in Behbeit El-Hagar are expected to shed light on the area's ancient history and architecture.
“One of the statues has been identified as depicting King Ramses II, while the other is also believed to represent the same pharaoh,”
Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-28
A translated statement from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities described the identification of two colossal statues found after a farmer discovered an inscribed stone.
“The mission additionally discovered a pink granite block bearing hieroglyphic inscriptions that include several of the king's royal titles.”
Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-28
The ministry's translated statement noted the discovery of a pink granite block with hieroglyphic inscriptions alongside the two statues.