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In the complete database at the Center for Alexandrian studies, every single piece on the map is linked to a "block identification sheet" similar to the one below.


QAITBAY Block Identification Sheet No. 1001

Date: 1/10/95 Illustrator: Lifted: yes
moved: yes

Beside block no. 1002 Orientation
North-west
Max. Depth
8 m
Min. Depth
7 m

check box complete element checked box fragment

Material
Granite

Colour
Red


Type of Block
Statuary

check box Inclined face check box Recut
check box Ledge
Dimensions
(cm) maximum minimum
dim1 450
dim2 100
dim3 100
diameter

diam moulding


Estimated weight:
12,60 t
Weight if column: 0,00t

Statuary/Decoration
Colossus check box Inscription


Marks
check box fastening mark(s)
check box Cut mark(s)



No.

check box Lifting mark(s)
check box Assembly mark(s)


Photo of block 1001 being lifted by crane Closeup photo of 1001

Associated
1001, 3200, 1999
Comments:
Masculine colossal statue. Broken at the knees and neck.
Sculpture of remarkable quality both in rendering of muscles and folds of kilt. The dorsal support is uninscribed. The head no. 1999 and the arm no. 3200 probably belong to this piece.



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