Villager’s Farm Dig Uncovers Two Giant Ramesses II Statues in Northern Egypt
A local resident in Behbeit El Hagar, Egypt, discovered the remains of two massive statues of Pharaoh Ramesses II while working on his land. The larger statue, which originally stood nearly 28 feet tall, features a head wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities confirmed the find, noting that the site is known for its temple dedicated to the goddess Isis.
