Ramses II’s Long-Lost Sarcophagus Has Finally Been Identified
WEBMay 30, 2024 · Ramses II, a pharaoh who ruled in the 13th century B.C.E., is one of ancient Egypt’s best-known rulers. The 19th-Dynasty king expanded Egypt’s territory into modern-day Syria, fathered some 100...
Ramesses II’s lost sarcophagus was hiding in plain sight, research ...
WEBJun 10, 2024 · A sarcophagus discovered in 2009 in the burial chamber of an Egyptian high priest was originally from the tomb of pharaoh Ramesses II, according to a new study.
Archaeologists Unearth the Long-Lost Top Half of an Enormous Ramses II …
WEBMar 13, 2024 · Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered the upper half of a towering statue of Ramses II, cracking a century-long mystery. Found in the ancient city of Hermopolis (now Ashmunein), the...
Ramesses II's sarcophagus finally identified thanks to overlooked ...
WEBMay 28, 2024 · A sarcophagus fragment discovered beneath the floor of a religious center belongs to Ramesses II, one of the best-known ancient Egyptian pharaohs, according to a new study. Archaeologists...
Archaeologists find top half of giant Ramesses II statue, …
WEBMar 11, 2024 · The upper half of a giant statue of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II has been discovered near the ancient city of Hermopolis (modern-day el-Ashmunein), about 155 miles (250 kilometers)...
After 96 Years, Archaeologists Finally Found the Missing Part of a ...
WEBApr 30, 2024 · Some 96 years ago, German archeologist Günther Roeder unearthed the lower half of what would’ve been a massive, 23-foot-tall statue of Ramesses II —one of the most celebrated pharaohs...
Sarcophagus of Ramses II's Chief Treasurer Discovered at Saqqara
WEBSep 27, 2022 · The pink granite sarcophagus of Ptah-M-Wia, an important official during the reign of Ramses II Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Archaeologists excavating Saqqara, an ancient...
Archaeologists in Egypt unearth section of large Ramses II statue
WEBMar 4, 2024 · A joint Egyptian-U.S. archaeological mission has uncovered the upper part of a huge statue of King Ramses II during excavations south of the Egyptian city of Minya, Egypt's tourism and...
Archaeologists unearth top half of statue of Ramesses II - Phys.org
WEBApr 25, 2024 · In 1930, German archaeologist Günther Roeder unearthed the lower half of an enormous statue depicting pharaoh Ramesses II, also known as Ramesses the Great, ruler of Egypt some 12 centuries...
3,200-year-old Egyptian barracks contains sword inscribed with Ramesses …
WEB4 days ago · Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the remains of a 3,200-year-old military fort at the Tell Al-Abqain excavation site, located in the northwest Nile Delta, revealing a wealth of artifacts dating back to the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II.. The excavation, led by Ahmed El Kharadly from Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, has unearthed a series of mudbrick barracks and storerooms ...
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