Egypt to Move Famous 3,200+ Year-Old Ramses II Statue in Cairo Today
The Pharaoh Ramses II statue, suffering from the ravages of pollution, stands in downtown Cairo, (in this June 28, 2006 file photo) . The giant statute of Pharaoh Ramses II will be moved today (Aug. 25, 2006) from a congested downtown square to a more serene home near the Great Pyramids, in a bid to save it from damaging pollution and traffic gridlock
