Farmer's discovery in Egypt leads to pieces of statues for ancient king
Summary
An Egyptian farmer named Khaled al-Shahat found a large pink granite stone on his land, which led archaeologists to dig up parts of statues belonging to King Ramses II. These discoveries, including a giant statue head and other pieces, are helping experts learn more about ancient Egypt and its history.Key Facts
- Khaled al-Shahat found an unusual pink granite stone about 1.3 meters long on his farmland.
- The stone had two royal titles of King Ramses II, who ruled Egypt from 1279 B.C. to 1213 B.C.
- Archaeologists uncovered a giant statue head about 1.6 meters tall, showing Ramses II wearing the double crown.
- The statue’s size suggests it would have been about 28 feet tall when complete.
- A second large statue, missing parts like legs and base, was also found nearby.
- The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities honored Khaled al-Shahat with a certificate and a trip to Saudi Arabia for his honesty in reporting the find.
- Excavations are ongoing to study the statues and learn more about the history and architecture of the area.
- The discovery may change what experts know about the history of this region in the Nile Delta.
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