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What did Flinders Petrie uncover during his excavations at Memphis?
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Memphis
Colossal statue of Ramses II, carved from limestone, that once adorned the great temple of Ptah in Memphis, Egypt.
Between 1908 and 1913, Sir Flinders Petrie conducted excavations at the ancient city of Memphis. During this period, he successfully uncovered sections of the great temple of Ptah. Unfortunately, these remains were left exposed after his work and subsequently disappeared due to the actions of nearby villagers.1