They were discovered broken and buried, and restoration work used 3D scanning and digital imaging to accurately rebuild the statues. The project highlights Egypt’s ongoing efforts to preserve and promote its ancient heritage, and officials say the restored statues will boost cultural tourism in Luxor and beyond.

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Pharaoh Amenhotep III was a powerful 18th-dynasty pharaoh whose reign is noted for architectural and artistic achievements. The restoration is part of broader initiatives to protect antiquities and support Egypt’s tourism sector.