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Citizen uncovers archaeological find in Gharbia
The Egyptian archaeological mission in the village of Bhabit al-Hijama in Gharbia Governorate has uncovered the remains of two massive royal statues and rare archaeological fragments. These artifacts were discovered after a citizen found one of the steles while working in front of his house and reported a large stone block engraved with strange inscriptions. Excavations revealed a large head of a statue of King Ramses II, approximately 1.60 meters high, with the expectation that the full statue may reach around 8.5 meters. Additionally, a piece of the statue measuring 2.40 meters is believed to also belong to Ramses II, along with a block of pink granite inscribed with his royal titles. This discovery holds significant historical and artistic importance and is part of ongoing efforts to preserve Egyptian heritage. The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities praised the citizen’s awareness, noting that this initiative has strengthened cooperation between the community and governmental institutions in protecting the country's antiquities.
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