Brief
Egypt uncovers fragments of two massive Ramses II statues in Gharbia
The finds include a 1.6 m head with a double crown and a 2.4 m statue portion, both bearing royal inscriptions.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of fragments from two colossal statues believed to depict Pharaoh Ramses II during rescue excavations at Bahbit Al‑Higara village in Gharbia Governorate.
The first fragment is a 1.60‑metre‑tall head wearing the Double Crown, accompanied by part of a back pillar bearing the king's Horus name; the original statue is estimated at about 8.5 metres tall. The second piece measures 2.40 metres, missing its legs and base, but retains a well‑preserved head with the traditional nemes headdress.
A separate pink granite block, 1.30 metres long, bears hieroglyphic titles identifying Ramses II as Nesu‑Bity (King of Upper and Lower Egypt) and Sa‑Ra (Son of Ra). The ministry said archaeological work will continue to clarify the relationship between the finds and the site's history.
Key facts
- Fragments of two colossal Ramses II statues were found in Bahbit Al‑Higara, Gharbia Governorate. (gulfnews.com)
- The first fragment includes a 1.60‑metre head with a Double Crown and a back pillar bearing the Horus name. (gulfnews.com)
- A pink granite block with hieroglyphic titles Nesu‑Bity and Sa‑Ra was also uncovered. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Egypt discovers fragments of two colossal Ramses II statues”
