The claim of a “monumental discovery” of a colossal Anubis statue is a fictional narrative. While a statue of the jackal-headed god is a plausible find, there are no credible reports from any archaeological organization about the unearthing of a colossal Anubis statue. This kind of story is a common hoax.

The most famous statue of Anubis was not a colossal outdoor find, but a stunning funerary shrine found in a sealed tomb. In 1922, archaeologists discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamun, which contained a pristine, intact statue of Anubis. This statue was placed in the tomb to guard the pharaoh’s canopic chest and is a perfect example of the real, breathtaking discoveries that provide us with insight into ancient Egyptian beliefs.

While no colossal Anubis statue has been found, a real and equally monumental discovery was the unearthing of a colossal statue of Pharaoh Ramesses II in 2017. This massive statue, a testament to the scale of ancient Egyptian art, was discovered in a poor neighborhood of Cairo built over the ancient city of Heliopolis. This genuine discovery proves that the deserts of Egypt are still full of secrets, and the truth of archaeology is far more stunning than any myth.