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Egypt reveals large Ramses II statues
Archaeological excavations in Behbeit El-Hagar village in Gharbia Governorate, Egypt, have revealed two large royal statues, one belonging to Pharaoh Ramses II, and the other believed to also be his. Additionally, a block of pink granite bearing hieroglyphic inscriptions with their royal titles was uncovered. The discovery includes the head of a Ramses II statue, measuring 1.60 meters in height, wearing the double crown, along with remains of an inscribed column bearing his titulary. The original statue is estimated to have been about 8.5 meters tall. A second well-preserved statue was also found, showing the king wearing the nemes headcloth. This block measures 1.30 meters and bears hieroglyphic inscriptions listing the royal titles "Nesupet Iri" and "Sa Re." Ongoing excavation work aims to determine the relationship between these pieces and their site, shedding light on the history of the region and its architectural development.
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