{
  "id": 7285612,
  "title": "Scientific committee in Egypt recommends dismantling Ramesses II statue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/scientific-committee-in-egypt-recommends-dismantling-ramesses-ii",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T09:38:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/scientific-committee-in-egypt-recommends-dismantling-ramesses-ii-statue/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An Egyptian scientific committee has advised investigating the removal of portions of the statue of Pharaoh Ramses II situated in front of the Second Pylon at the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, according to an RT report. The committee's examination of the statue unveiled inconsistencies in the materials employed during the restoration, compared to the statue's authentic sections. Furthermore, the committee proposed conducting laboratory tests on samples extracted from the statue's base—a part still in its original state—to ascertain if these match with the restoration blocks. Should the results not align, these restoration blocks would be considered of no genuine connection to the statue. The committee also noted discrepancies in the anatomical proportions of the restored section, which were found to surpass the statue's presumed natural dimensions. Consequently, the committee suggested a scientific study to evaluate the possibility of detaching this section without harming the original part. Simultaneously, the committee directed archaeologists at the site to search for any missing fragments of the statue, such as the upper part of the crown and a portion of the leg, to confirm their authenticity. If these original fragments are not located, an archaeological assessment will be performed to deduce their probable appearance and dimensions, followed by a review of the archaeological feasibility of reconstructing the statue, in line with international guidelines governing restoration work. The committee concluded that reconstructing the statue is not viable, and thus, the discovered archaeological fragments will be preserved and stored rather than utilized in a conjectural reconstruction of the statue.",
  "summary": "A specialized Egyptian scientific committee has recommended re-evaluating the sections used to complete the statue of King Ramses II, located in front of the Second Pylon at the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, RT reported on Sunday. The committee also recommended studying the feasibility of dismantling the restored section atop the statue’s base, so long … The post Scientific committee in Egypt…",
  "key_points": [
    "Egyptian scientific committee recommends dismantling Ramesses II statue.",
    "Inconsistencies found in restoration materials and anatomical proportions.",
    "Committee directs search for missing statue fragments for authenticity."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}