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Chance discovery in Egypt yields colossal Ramses II statue head
Anadolu Agency EN·EG·about 20 hours ago
A farmer in Egypt found a stone with ancient inscriptions, prompting archaeologists to uncover monumental fragments of a statue of Ramses II, over 3,000 years old. The discovery adds to the archaeological record of the pharaoh's reign, though the exact location and condition of the fragments remain unspecified. This is a notable cultural heritage find, but it has no immediate geopolitical or market implications.