Cairo, April 22 (QNA) – The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced today the discovery of a colossal statue in the Tell Faroun area of ​​Al Husayniya district in Sharqia Governorate, eastern Egypt.

In a statement, the ministry explained that the discovered statue is missing its lower part, which included the legs and base. It is likely to depict King Ramses II and is estimated to weigh between 5 and 6 tons, with a length of approximately 2.20 meters.

The statement indicated that this discovery, made by an Egyptian archaeological mission, is considered an important archaeological find that sheds light on aspects of religious and royal activity in the eastern Delta region.

It also contributes to a better understanding of the phenomenon of transporting and repurposing royal statues during the New Kingdom period, particularly in the context of the connection between regional sites and major royal centers.

Preliminary studies indicate that the statue was moved in ancient times from the city of Pi-Ramesses to the site of Tell Faraoun, formerly known as Imt, for reuse within a religious complex, reflecting the religious and historical importance of the site throughout the ages. (QNA)