Huge head of pharaoh unearthed in Egypt

[muriel_volestrangler]

A colossal red granite head of one of Egypt's most famous pharaohs has been unearthed in the southern city of Luxor, officials said.

The 3,000-year-old head of Amenhotep III - grandfather of Tutankhamun - was dug out of the ruins of the pharaoh's mortuary temple.

Experts say it is the best preserved example of the king's face ever found.

The 2.5m (8ft) head is part of a larger statue, most of which was found several years ago.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8542337.stm

[dipsydoodle]

1. I think its great when stuff like this shows up

and in such good condition too. They reckon there is far far more still under the sand than has ever been found to date.

[SoCalDem]

2. Mmmmm. Designer countertops.. someone call HGTV.. STAT!

:rofl:

[dipsydoodle]

3. I just love

the Toblerone one. :rofl:

[SoCalDem]

4. Hah! I forgot my sig pic was an Egyptian theme..

:rofl:

[dipsydoodle]

5. That makes it

even funnier.

:hi:

[Xipe Totec]

6. A Big Giant Head you say?

[progressoid]

7. Looks more like it's from the Coneheads than 3rd Rock....