Colossus of a Ptolemaic King

Recovered from the submerged ancient city of Heracleion during the explorations of Franck Goddio's team, this red granite statue is the largest artifact in the exhibition, at about 16.5 feet tall and 5.5 tons. © Franck Goddio / Hilti Foundation, Photo: Christoph Gerigk

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