Egyptian farmer uncovers 28-foot statue believed to depict biblical pharaoh
An Egyptian farmer discovered a massive 28-foot statue of the pharaoh Ramses II while tilling his land in the Gharbia province. Archaeologists have since unearthed several artifacts, including a large head and granite inscriptions, providing new historical data on the New Kingdom era.
Why it matters
The find is a significant archaeological event that enhances the understanding of ancient Egyptian history and the legacy of one of its most powerful rulers.
In Egypt's Behbeit El Hagar, located in Gharbia province, a farmer truly dug deep. While tilling the land in front of his home, the man discovered a royal statue of Ramases II, the pharaoh who allegedly challenged Moses in the Bible. According to a report by the New York Post, the farmer flagged the local antiquities official, after which a team working for the Supreme Council of Antiquities launched an excavation, according to Heritage Daily.The treasure trove reportedly revealed an over 5-foot-tall head of Ramses II that's depicted sporting the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. As per the size of the noggin, archaeologists projected that the entire statue measured over 27 feet tall, including the base.
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