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This is the moment archaeologists lifted a 3,000-year-old statue of an Egyptian Pharaoh considered ‘one of the most important discoveries ever’ from a muddy ditch. Experts descended on the Souq al-Khamis district of the capital Cairo and used a crane to lift the three-tonne torso of the statue, which is believed to depict revered Pharaoh Ramses II. The discovery, hailed by the Antiquities Ministry as one of the most important ever, was made near the ruins of Ramses II’s temple in the ancient city of Heliopolis. Researchers from Egypt and Germany say the 26ft statue probably depicts revered Pharaoh Ramses II, who ruled Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. The first part of the colossus – a large portion of the head – was pulled up Thursday. Scroll down for video PIctures captured the moment archaeologists lifted a 3,000-year-old statue of an Egyptian Pharaoh considered ‘one of the most im...

An amateur metal detectorist in the United Kingdom has unearthed a "remarkable" 3, 000-year- old gold clasp that would've been used to fasten clothing during the Late Bronze Age (1000 to 800 B.C.). Jonathan Needham discovered the artifact while metal detecting in Staffordshire, a county in central England, according to a statement from The British Museum . "Straight away people said it was 3,000-year-old gold and at that point we were able to celebrate," Needham told BBC News . "We were punching the roof at what we had found." He immediately reported his find to the Derby Museum in accordance with The Treasure Act 1996 , which requires citizens to report archaeological finds of significance. Museum researchers determined that the "beautifully preserved " piece was likely made in Ireland and provides a "cultural link between Ireland and Britain during the Bronze Age," according to the statement.  Related: Bronze Age 'tr...

Although Mars was not the first planet that humans set foot on, people have always believed that there is life on Mars. In 2000, NASA’s “Spirit” rover sent back a set of real photos, causing a stir in the global scientific community, because the photos showed a “humanoid creature” on Mars with a head, Body, arms and legs look very clear, like sitting on a rock to rest. This led many people to start believing the “Mars Man” talk. In August 2012, the nuclear battery-powered “Curiosity” rover successfully landed on Mars, but NASA has so far not found any life forms on Mars. However, photos sent back by the Mars rover have revealed an “ ancient vase” lying on the surface of Mars, sparking heated debate. From the photo, this “ancient vase” can be seen lying on the ground and partly buried in red soil, looking very much like a 2,000-year-old Roman wine bottle on Earth. Therefo...