In a significant event, archaeologists have successfully discovered part of the large statue of Ramses II, the Pharaoh of Egypt. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Monday, March 5, that this discovery is the result of joint cooperation between Egypt and the United States. During excavations by archaeologists in the south of the city of Minya, the upper part of the large statue of Ramses II, one of the important pharaohs of ancient times, was uncovered. Bassim Jahad, head of the Egyptian archaeological team, stated in a statement that this limestone block is about 3.8 meters tall and depicts Ramses II seated with a crown adorned with the royal cobra. He further added that inscriptions in hieroglyphics can be seen on the upper part of the statue's back, praising Ramses II as one of the most powerful pharaohs of Egypt. Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great, was the third pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty of Egypt and ruled from 1213 to 1279 BC. The size of the statue, combined with the lower part, which was unearthed several decades ago, reaches about seven meters. The city of Al-Ashmounin, located on the west bank of the Nile, was known in ancient Egypt as Khemenu and was the capital of the regional Hermopolis Magna during the Greco-Roman period. According to Mustafa Waziri, head of the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt, research shows that this part of the statue matches the lower part discovered in 1930 by German archaeologist Gunther Roeder. He added that after cleaning and completing the relevant procedures, these two parts of the statue will be placed next to each other.
Archaeologists Discover Part of the Giant Statue of Ramses II
Archaeologists have discovered part of a giant statue of Ramses II in Egypt, a collaboration between Egypt and the U.S. This find is significant as it highlights the ongoing efforts in archaeology and cultural heritage preservation.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Archaeologists have uncovered part of a giant statue of Ramses II in Egypt, marking a significant archaeological find through cooperation between Egypt and the U.S. The statue's upper part, measuring 3.8 meters, depicts Ramses II and matches a lower part discovered decades earlier.
- The statue is about 3.8 meters tall and depicts Ramses II seated with a crown.
- The discovery is part of ongoing archaeological efforts in Egypt, emphasizing international collaboration.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Ramses II, known as Ramses the Great, was one of ancient Egypt's most powerful pharaohs, ruling from 1213 to 1279 BC. Archaeological discoveries like this one help illuminate Egypt's rich history and attract global interest.
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
Translated from the original and edited for English readers. View original source →
Translation confidence: 90%