Discovered in a pit under the Valley Temple of Khafre at Giza, the famous statue of King Khafre is one of the most iconic sculptures of Ancient Egypt.
Khafre was the builder of the second pyramid at Giza. The statue shows the king seated on his throne, wearing the nemes headdress with the cobra on his forehead – a symbol of royalty and protection. The falcon-god Horus behind his head spreads his wings to protect him.
On the side we see lotus flower and papyrus bound together, representing the union of Upper and Lower Egypt.
The statue is made from diorite, quarried from a location near Abu Simbel. It is a work of art and it was so special to see it in person in the Cairo Museum.
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