A huge statue was discovered in the Tell Faraoun area of ​​Sharqia Governorate

 As part of the work of the Egyptian archeological mission affiliated with the Supreme Council of Antiquities at the site of Tell Faroun in the center of Al-Husseiniya in Sharqia Governorate, a massive statue was discovered missing its lower part, which included the legs and base, and it is likely that it depicts King Ramses II.

Dr. Hisham El-Leithy, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, confirmed that this discovery is one of the important archeological evidence that highlights aspects of religious and royal activity in the East Delta region. It also contributes to enhancing the understanding of the phenomenon of transferring and repurposing royal statues during the New Kingdom period, especially in the context of the connection between regional sites and major royal centers. Enjoy exclusive and enjoyable packages with Egypt Travel Packages. Through Luxury EgyptTravel Packages offer unparalleled luxury and privacy. We offer a Cairo and RedSea Short Luxury Tour to enjoy a variety of activities.

He explained that the discovered statue is characterized by its remarkable size, with an estimated weight of 5 to 6 tons and a height of about 2.20 meters. It is in relatively poor condition, while the remaining parts show artistic and royal features suggesting it was part of a triad, similar to what has been uncovered at several archeological sites in the Sharqia Governorate.

Professor Mohamed Abdel Badi, head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities, added that preliminary studies indicate that the statue was moved in ancient times from the city of "Per-Ramses" to the site of Tell el-Farma, known in ancient times as "Imet," to be reused within one of the religious complexes, reflecting the site's religious and historical significance thru the ages.

In the context of preserving this discovery, the statue was immediately transferred from the temple complex at the site to the museum storage in the San al-Hagar area, in preparation for the commencement of precise and urgent restoration work, according to the highest scientific standards followed in the conservation and preservation of antiquities.

It is worth mentioning that last September, a stone tablet representing a new version of the famous Canopus Decree, issued by King Ptolemy III in 238 BC, was discovered. B.C. When the high priests gathered in the city of Canopus (east of Alexandria) to sanctify and venerate King Ptolemy III, his wife Berenice, and their daughter, and to distribute the decree text to the major Egyptian temples.

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