Ancient Egyptian rock carvings, dating back to approximately 1250 BC, are drawing attention for a surprising resemblance to American actress Marlo Thomas and her signature flipped hairstyle. The Hathoric pillars, located in the hypostyle hall of the temple complex at Abu Simbel in Upper Egypt, feature carved faces of the goddess Hathor, who symbolizes love, joy, and beauty.
These massive rock-cut figures, commissioned by King Ramses the Second, are renowned for their solar alignment, aligning with the sun twice a year. The temple complex is situated in southern Egypt, near the border with Sudan, and is protected by Lake Nasser.
Reports suggest that close-up photographs of these ancient carvings reveal a distinct similarity to Marlo Thomas, particularly her well-known hairstyle from the 1960s and 70s sitcom "That Girl." The character, Ann Marie, was played by Thomas, whose father was entertainer Danny Thomas and whose husband was TV personality Phil Donahue. Thomas, now 88, is also recognized for her philanthropic work with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, an organization founded by her father.
While the exact origin of the resemblance remains a matter of observation and commentary, the comparison has sparked amusement and discussion. The article notes that the distinct flipped ends of Thomas's hair appear to be replicated in the ancient stone sculptures, prompting a lighthearted rhetorical question about how Thomas could have posed for the carvings thousands of years ago.