Egyptian regent’s statue discovered

Archaeologists have discovered the head of a wooden statue, likely to belong to a female regent who ruled the country more than 4,000 years ago.

Found in the district of Saqqara, near the Pyramids of Giza, it is believed to depict Ankhesenpepi II, the mother of King Pepi II who ascended to the throne at the age of six. She ruled Egypt as regent during the early years of his reign.