Officials deny any damage to newly-discovered king Ramses II statue during excavation

Egypt Independent (2017). Officials deny any damage to newly-discovered king Ramses II statue during excavation. Egypt Independent. 10 March.

Title Officials deny any damage to newly-discovered king Ramses II statue during excavation
Publication Date 10th Mar 2017
Author
Source Egypt Independent
Country Egypt
Region Africa
Art type Antiquities
Subject Destruction, Preservation
Comments Yes they used heavy machinery to lift the head, but it was necessary and done with care.
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