The team resumed work on 15th January and the season is continuing. The latest update includes details of their work this winter, including:
The 400-ton torso of the North Colossus of Amenhotep III at the Second Pylon was transported on a ramp 9.5 meters towards its original place and is now lying near and parallel to its pedestal. It lies now on its right flank facing east. A plinth was cemented under its base to facilitate the lifting. The torso will be placed on the pedestal as soon as the plinth dries. This operation is planned for mid-March 2011.There is a nice photo as well as more details of their work.
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Kate, I am confused! Are there really TWO teams working at Kom-el-Hetan (pardon the spelling), the one led by Sourousian and one under the auspices of the SCA (with upgates on Hawass's webpage)? I know it's a vast site, but it does seem odd to have two teams in apparent competition with each other!
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