Egypt discovers colossal statues of Ramses II in Nile Delta

An Egyptian farmer, Khaled Khalil, discovered significant archaeological remains while working in his field in the village of Behbeit el-Hagar, located in the Nile Delta. After reporting the find of a pink granite stone with ancient inscriptions, archaeologists from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities launched excavations in the area.

The excavations revealed fragments of two massive statues belonging to Pharaoh Ramses II, who ruled during the 19th Dynasty. One major find includes a head piece approximately 1.5 to 1.6 meters high, depicting the Pharaoh wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. Experts estimate that the complete statue, including its base, could have reached a total height of 8.5 meters.

Additional fragments include a 2.4-meter section of a torso featuring the traditional nemes headdress and a pink granite block containing royal titles such as ‘Nesw-Bity’ (King of Upper and Lower Egypt) and ‘Sa-Ra’ (Son of Ra). The discovery has been celebrated by local officials, including the Governor of Gharbia, highlighting the historical significance of the site.