Egyptian Villager’s Garden Dig Uncovers Two Colossal Ramesses II Statues
A local resident in Behbeit El-Hagar, Egypt, reported a carved stone block found while working on his land, prompting a rescue excavation by the Supreme Council of Antiquities. The dig revealed the remains of two massive royal statues, likely depicting Pharaoh Ramesses II, along with an inscribed pink granite block. The discovery highlights the significance of citizen reporting in preserving Egypt's archaeological heritage.