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Egyptian minister honors farmer who reported Ramses II statue found on his land
October 14, 2026 at 03:29 PM
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Tourism Minister Sherif Fathi honored farmer Khaled Khalil, who reported a Ramses II statue discovered on his land in Gharbia's Bahbit al-Hijara village.
- Fathi presented Khalil and his wife two Umrah trips and a certificate of appreciation.
- Gharbia Governor Alaa Abdel-Moati awarded Khalil a governorate shield.
- Khalil asked the governor to help complete funding for a village ambulance.
- Supreme Council of Antiquities Secretary-General Hisham al-Laithi inspected the site and excavation of the statue.
- The excavation uncovered a 1.6-meter Ramses II head wearing the double crown, the upper part of another royal statue, and a pink granite block bearing royal titles.
- The Supreme Council of Antiquities announced the official formation of an archaeological mission to begin excavation at the site.
- Secretary-General Hisham El-Leithy called the discovery a historic achievement, citing the site's proximity to a 30th Dynasty temple.









