Massive statue believed to be Ramses II found in Egypt's Nile Delta
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Key Points:
- Archaeologists in Egypt uncovered a massive statue believed to depict King Ramses II at the Tel Pharaoh site in the Nile Delta, northeast of Cairo, weighing 5 to 6 tons and measuring over 7 feet long.
- The statue, found in poor condition with missing legs and base, was likely transported from Pi-Ramesses to Tel Pharaoh in ancient times for reuse in a religious complex, highlighting the site's historical significance.
- Ramses II, born in 1303 B.C. and considered one of Egypt's most powerful rulers, is often linked by scholars to the biblical Pharaoh in the Book of Exodus, although no name is explicitly mentioned in the text.
- The statue has been moved to a museum storage facility for urgent restoration work, following high scientific standards for preservation.
- This discovery is part of a series of recent archaeological finds in Egypt, including the announcement of eight rare papyrus scrolls dating back nearly 3,000 years.
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