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An Egyptian farmer growing cucumbers on his land has helped archaeologists find the remains of two colossal royal statues, including a head of Ramses II measuring 1.6 metres tall.

The Ali Labib House, constructed by two brothers in the 1700s, is a rare example of a fully preserved Ottoman-era Cairene mansion, with elements drawn from both Ottoman Turkish and Egyptian Arab architectural traditions. Since 2010 it has housed the House of Egyptian Architecture, a museum and cultural center showcasing the history of building design in…