A 7-meter pharaoh statue, split for nearly a century, has been reunited. Researchers also uncover how Giza pyramids were aligned with cardinal points.
Pharaoh statue reunited after decades
A massive statue of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, split into two parts for nearly 100 years, has finally been reunited after years of work by archaeologists. The statue, made of seven meters of limestone and featuring a remarkably preserved face, was originally found in two pieces, with the lower section discovered first and the upper part located 94 years later.Statue’s reassembly marks achievement
The reassembly of the statue represents a major milestone in archaeology, as it required careful study and precise restoration techniques to bring the two fragments together. The process involved analyzing the materials and matching the pieces based on their original design and craftsmanship.Giza pyramids’ alignment under study
Separately, researchers are investigating how ancient Egyptian engineers managed to align the pyramids of Giza precisely with the four cardinal directions. This alignment has puzzled historians and archaeologists for centuries, as it suggests a highly advanced understanding of astronomy and geometry.Possible answer to alignment mystery
One researcher has proposed a potential explanation for the precise alignment of the pyramids, suggesting that ancient Egyptians may have used simple but effective tools and observations of the stars to achieve such accuracy. This theory is now being examined more closely by the scientific community.
