In an awe-inspiring moment, archaeologists triumphantly hoisted a 3,000-year-old statue of an Egyptian Pharaoh, heralded as one of history’s most pivotal discoveries, from a muddied trench.

Their diligent efforts descended upon the Soq Al-Khamis district in Cairo, deploying a crane to gently elevate the three-toned torso of the statue, believed to embody the revered Pharaoh Ramses II. This remarkable revelation, esteemed by the Antiquities Ministry as one of the paramount discoveries in history, unfolded near the ruins of Ramses II’s temple in the ancient city of Heliopolis.

Jointly, researchers from Egypt and Germany assert that this 26-foot statue likely portrays the esteemed Pharaoh Ramses II, who governed Egypt over three millennia ago.

This monumental colossus, meticulously excavated piece by piece, commenced with the retrieval of a substantial portion of the head last Thursday.

Witnessed through vivid imagery, archaeologists delicately raised this ancient relic, a testament to meticulous craftsmanship, from its watery resting place in the Soq Al-Khamis district, surrounded by a captivated audience of antiquity enthusiasts and reporters.

The Ministry of Antiquities revealed plans for the statue’s reassembly at the Egyptian Museum in central Cairo. There, it will undergo meticulous restoration before finding its prestigious place in the soon-to-be-unveiled Grand Egyptian Museum near the iconic Giza Pyramids.

Archaeologists in a Cairo suburb, once the illustrious capital of Heliopolis, unearthed two 3,000-year-old Pharaonic statues. These relics, thought to depict Pharaohs from the 19th Dynasty, stand as remarkable symbols of ancient royalty.

One statue, towering at 26 feet and carved from resilient quartzite, was discovered at the entrance to the temple of King Ramses II, indicating a possible representation of this renowned ruler.

The second find comprises a limestone statue of the 12th-century BC ruler, King Seti II.

These discoveries reaffirm the significance of Heliopolis, an ancient city steeped in the worship of Ra, the Sun God.

Ramses the Great, celebrated as the most influential ruler of ancient Egypt, was known for his military prowess, expanding the Egyptian Empire from Syria in the east to Nubia in the south. His reign during the 19th Dynasty, from 1279 to 1213 BCE, marked an era of unparalleled grandeur.

Minister of Antiquities Khaled al-Anani declared, ‘Last Tuesday, they called me to announce the significant discovery of a colossal statue, most likely Ramses II, crafted from quartzite. We retrieved the bust, lower head, and now, the crown, right ear, and a fragment of the right eye.’

Just days ago, the world watched as a colossal forklift carefully lifted the statue’s head from the water, an awe-inspiring moment witnessed by archaeologists, officials, locals, and the global media.

The joint Egyptian-German expedition, including the University of Leipzig, also unearthed the upper part of a life-sized limestone statue of Pharaoh Seti II, Ramses II’s grandson, measuring 80 centimeters.

This discovery stands as a testament to the meticulous efforts and collaborative spirit of Egyptian and German archaeologists, shedding new light on Egypt’s ancient history.

As the colossal statue emerges from the depths of time, it rekindles fascination with Egypt’s rich heritage, inviting the world to marvel at the splendor of its ancient rulers.