Unearthed an ancient statue buried in mud in a district of Cairo, Egypt. The massive statue was initially believed to be a depiction of one of the country’s most famous pharaohs.
In 2017, archaeologists working under challenging conditions unearthed an ancient statue buried in mud in a district of Cairo, Egypt. The massive statue was initially believed to be a depiction of one of the country’s most famous pharaohs. However, it may instead represent a ruler from the Late Period, which would make it the largest statue from this period of Egyptian history.