Two 3,400-year-old statues of Egyptian pharaohs have been found.

Luxor, already a world-renowned tourist destination with its ancient temples and pharaohs' tombs, now boasts two more valuable artifacts for display.

These two colossal statues were carved from solid blocks of stone. They were likely once housed in the temple of King Amenhotep III, located on the west bank of the Nile River.

The temple dedicated to King Amenhotep III.

This 3,400-year-old temple already had two colossal statues depicting King Amenhotep III.

Under the reign of King Amenhotep III, ancient Egyptian civilization reached its peak.

The two newly discovered statues were shattered, their fragments scattered across a field for centuries, heavily affected by natural conditions. Archaeologists spent months recovering nearly all the pieces of the colossal statues.

Two new statues have been discovered, each weighing up to 250 tons. One depicts King Amenhotep III seated, with his hands resting on his knees. The second depicts him standing.

Both statues are missing their crowns. The statue in its intact state probably weighed 450 tons.

At the right foot of the seated statue of the king is the image of a woman, his wife, Queen Tiye. The statue of the king's mother was certainly placed at the left foot, but it is missing.

The king's throne is engraved with images depicting the life of the Egyptian people at that time, showing the unity of the people from all over the country.

The head of a statue depicting King Amenhotep III has also been found. The body of the statue has completely disappeared.

The Thanh