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Egyptian authorities detain thieves who attempted to steal 10-ton Ramses II statue

The Public Prosecution in Egypt ordered on Tuesday the detainment of 3 suspects for 4 days pending investigations.
12.01.23 | Source: Egypt Independent

They are accused of attempting to steal a pharaonic statue in the southern quarry area in Aswan.


The committee formed by the Antiquities Authority in Aswan confirmed the  value of the statue and attributed it to King Ramses II, with a weight of approximately ten tons.


Judicial sources stated that the site where the suspects excavated the statue is subject to the Antiquities Protection Law.

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