Colossal Statues of Ramses II Discovered in Egypt

A farmer in Egypt discovered a pink stone that led authorities to find two colossal statues of Ramses II buried beneath the ground. One statue's head may have measured nearly 28 feet tall! This discovery could point to a major building site commissioned by the famous pharaoh, revealing more about ancient Egyptian history.

Based on reporting from Smithsonian Magazine. Read the original story →