An ancient Egyptian limestone statue of an unidentified woman, dating back to the New Kingdom Period (1550 BC to 1050 BC), has gained attention since Michael Jackson's death in 2009 due to its striking resemblance to the pop icon. The statue, on display at the Field Museum in Chicago since 1988, has been dubbed "The Pharaoh of Pop" by media. The statue's upturned nose and … [Read more...] about The Pharaoh of Pop”: 3,000-Year-Old Bust Eerily Resembles Michael Jackson, Says Museum
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Discovery of Eight-Metre Statue Believed to be Pharaoh Ramses II Provides Insight into Ancient Egypt
Archaeologists have uncovered an eight-metre statue in a slum in Cairo, Egypt that is believed to be a depiction of the revered Pharaoh Ramses II. The statue was found submerged in groundwater, near the ruins of Ramses II's temple in the ancient city of Heliopolis, located in the eastern part of modern-day Cairo. This discovery has been hailed as one of the most significant in … [Read more...] about Discovery of Eight-Metre Statue Believed to be Pharaoh Ramses II Provides Insight into Ancient Egypt