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Enormous Pharaoh Head Found

8-foot artifact is best likeness yet of Amenhotep III

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 1, 2010 3:47 AM CST | Updated Mar 1, 2010 6:00 AM CST

(Newser) – A remarkably intact stone likeness of the head of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III has been found in the Egyptian city of Luxor. The granite statue is 8 feet tall and gives the most complete picture of the ruler's face. "Other statues have always had... Read full story »

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