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Ancient Statues of Amenhotep III Restored After 1,200 Years

12/19/2025

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On December 18, 2025, Egyptian authorities announced the completion of restoration works on two alabaster statues of King Amenhotep III in Luxor.
The statues, each over 30 feet tall, were destroyed in an earthquake about 1,200 years ago.
A German-Egyptian mission led the restoration, reassembling the alabaster rubble and restoring temple elements.
The Secretary General of the Supreme Archaeological Council confirmed that the restoration followed scientific methods and international standards.

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On December 18, 2025, Egyptian authorities announced the completion of restoration works on two alabaster statues of King Amenhotep III in Luxor.
The statues, each over 30 feet tall, were destroyed in an earthquake about 1,200 years ago.
A German-Egyptian mission led the restoration, reassembling the alabaster rubble and restoring temple elements.
The Secretary General of the Supreme Archaeological Council confirmed that the restoration followed scientific methods and international standards.