Abydos: An American archaeological mission from New York University has successfully completed the restoration of a granite statue head of King Ramses II inside his temple in Abydos. This project is part of the ongoing scientific cooperation between the Supreme Council of Antiquities and several international archaeological missions operating in Egypt.According to State Information Service Egypt, the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy remarked that the restoration aligns with the ministry's strategy to preserve Egypt's archaeological heritage and present it appropriately to visitors. He emphasized that such efforts are a testament to the success of scientific collaboration with international missions, which contribute to the revival of archaeological elements and enhance the visitor experience, particularly at historically significant sites like Abydos.Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Hisham El-Leithy stated that the restoration was conducted under the council's full s upervision, adhering to internationally recognized conservation standards. Mohamed Abdel Badie, the Head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector at the council, explained that the statue's face was discovered in 1994 in the temple's first courtyard and was later transferred to storage for restoration and study.He further noted that examinations confirmed the face matches the royal 'Nemes' headdress previously found at the temple, which prompted the decision to restore and reattach it to the head. The face, measuring about 67 cm and weighing approximately 300 kilograms, was found in good condition with visible traces of red and yellow paint, and part of the royal beard remains intact.