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Partial statue of Ramesses the Great found in ancient Egyptian capital city along Nile

Ramesses II (“Ramesses the Great”) is believed by many to have been the pharoah in the biblical story of the Exodus.

Partial statue of Ramesses II ("Ramesses the Great") discovered at Tel Faraon, Egypt, April 23, 2026.
This X/Twitter screenshot shows an alleged incident where an IDF soldier is seen smashing a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon on April 19, 2026.

IDF confirms image of soldier smashing Jesus statue in southern Lebanon is authentic

Herzl statue at Mikveh Israel before it was vandalized.

Statue of Theodor Herzl vandalized in central Israel days before Independence Day

Dutch Education, Culture and Science Gouke Moes and the Egyptian Ambassador to the Netherlands during the formal handover ceremony of the stolen scultpure at the Egyptian embassy in the Hague, February 8, 2026.

Netherlands returns 3,500-year-old sculpture stolen from Egypt during Arab Spring


'Golden Balls’: Twenty-foot tall statue of naked man erected over small British town

“People were always asking me when is he coming back so I decided to bring him out for Christmas,” Grant Adamson said, while describing it as a “landmark.”

'Golden Balls' statue erected over Wigan.

Possible double-burial of pharaohs in Osorkon II’s tomb, newly discovered statues show

Archaeologists uncovered 225 inscribed funerary statues beside an unmarked sarcophagus in Osorkon II’s tomb, strengthening the case for two royal burials at Tanis, Egypt.

Shabti figurines inscribed with the name of Pharaoh Shoshenq III, found inside Osorkon II’s tomb at Tanis, northern Egypt.

Netherlands to return 3,500-year-old Egyptian statue seized in Maastricht

Prime minister Rutte told president el-Sisi that the artifact, looted amid the 2011 Arab Spring, will be handed to the Egyptian ambassador in the Netherlands before year’s end.

The Grand Egyptian Museum.

Christian group plans world's largest Jesus statue in Spain, based on Shroud of Turin features

'Given the housing prices in Boadilla, it makes no sense to allocate available land for this,' says politician del Mónaco.

 Brick facade of the church of the Convent of La Encarnacion with nests and storks in Boadilla del Monte.

New research reveals ritual, not revenge, behind damage to Hatshepsut's statues

Ancient Egyptians intentionally damaged monuments of deceased rulers to deprive them of power.

 Statue of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut at The Egyptian Museum.

Bronze statue, artifacts reveal ancient cult of Odysseus on Ithaca

Excavations at 'Homer's School' reveal artifacts bearing his name and a bronze statue, confirming the existence of an ancient cult worshiping the hero.

 Bronze statue, artifacts reveal ancient cult of Odysseus on Ithaca.

Report: Jesus statue covered during Eid festival in Italy, drawing backlash

In Monfalcone, Italy, tensions rose following an incident at the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Marcelliana.

 Duomo Arcipretale di Sant'Ambrogio, Saint Ambrose Cathedral, in Monfalcone, Italy.

Mental health issues cited as tourist damages Terracotta Army statues

Authorities launch investigation into how visitor breached security to enter pit.

 Mental health issues cited as tourist damages Terracotta Army statues.

1,000-year-old Buddha statue discovered in North Korea

An imposing statue of Amitābha Buddha has been unearthed at Yakjon-ri site, with ceramic and tile finds confirming it dates back to the early 10th century.

 1,000-year-old Buddha statue discovered in North Korea.

Ancient Ptolemaic statue returns to Libya after decades

Recovery made possible through Libya-US agreement combating illicit trafficking.

 Ancient Ptolemaic statue returns to Libya after decades.