Owner of Gharbia archaeological find responds after official recognition
Archaeological authorities in the village of Behbeit El Hagar in Gharbia Governorate discovered the remains of two royal statues. One of these belonged to Pharaoh Ramses II. The discovery was made during rescue excavations after the landowner, Khaled El Shehat Khalil, reported the presence of archaeological evidence he had stumbled upon while working on his land. The excavations resulted in the uncovering of a head of a statue approximately 160 cm tall, as well as a block of pink granite engraved with hieroglyphic inscriptions and royal titles. There are expectations that one of these statues may belong to the same king. The digging operations were carried out under the supervision of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, and the necessary legal procedures were taken. The excavation is ongoing to determine the significance of the artifacts. The discoverer was honored by the Minister of Tourism and the governor in recognition of his honesty and contribution to protecting Egyptian heritage. He was presented with a certificate of appreciation and an Umrah trip, while work continues to uncover more details about Egypt's ancient history in the area.
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