Archaeologists found the first monumental statue of its kind in the region during rescue excavations at Garibin Tepe. This fascinating discovery, which is roughly 2 meters long and 1 meter wide, was discovered in a historical site only 3 kilometers…

The statue is the first rose granite bust of Ramses II found that includes the "ka" symbol, according to a statement from the Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities, which described the find as 'rare'.