An international group of archaeologists discovered 4500 pieces of a giant statue of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh in Al-Khamis, near Cairo. Parts of the colossus - his torso and arms - were discovered by scientists last year. However, it was then assumed that the statue depicts Ramses II, who ruled Egypt about 3000 years ago, informs "Around the world. Ukraine "with reference to the Daily Mail Newly found missing details strengthened archaeologists in the idea that the statue belongs to Psammetich I. And they allowed scientists to calculate the original size and shape of the colossus. The statue reached 8 meters high and was probably deliberately destroyed.

Scientists believe that the destruction of the statue is the work of either the first Christians or Muslims who ruled Cairo in the 11th century and.

Psammetich I was depicted in an unusual pose. A carefully carved scene on the column shows Pharaoh kneeling before the creator of the world Atum, the ancient deity of Heliopolis.

Pharaoh Psammetich is known in history to drive the Assyrians from Egypt, reunite the country and founded the 26th dynasty.