As part of the work of the Egyptian archaeological mission affiliated with the Supreme Council of Antiquities at the Tell Farun site in the Hussainiya district of Sharqia Governorate, a colossal statue was unearthed. The statue, missing its lower part (which included the legs and base), is believed to depict King Ramses II.

Dr. Hisham El-Leithy, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, confirmed that this discovery is a significant archaeological find that sheds light on aspects of religious and royal activity in the eastern Delta region. It also contributes to a better understanding of the phenomenon of transporting and repurposing royal statues during the New Kingdom, particularly in the context of the connection between regional sites and major royal centers.

He explained that the statue is remarkably large, weighing between 5 and 6 tons and measuring approximately 2.20 meters in length. It is in relatively poor condition, while the remaining fragments exhibit artistic and royal characteristics that suggest it was part of a triad, similar to those discovered at several other archaeological sites in Sharqia Governorate. Professor Mohamed Abdel-Badie, Head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities, added that preliminary studies indicate the statue was moved in ancient times from the city of Pi-Ramesses to the Tell Farun site, known in antiquity as Imet, for reuse within a religious complex. This reflects the religious and historical significance of the site throughout the ages.

The statue was immediately moved from within the temple complex at the site to the museum storage facility in the San El-Hagar area. This move paves the way for the commencement of meticulous and urgent restoration work, adhering to the highest scientific standards for the conservation and preservation of antiquities.

It is also worth noting that last September, a stela was discovered at this site. Thr stela represents a new version of the famous Canopic Decree, issued by King Ptolemy III in 238 BC.