The Statue Of Liberty’s original concept was titled “Egypt Carrying the Light to Asia” depicting a Muslim peasant woman (fellah) guarding the Suez Canal. A 180 ft tall lighthouse was built instead. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/statue-liberty-was-originally-muslim-woman-180957377/
WTF Fun Fact – Egypt Carrying the Light to Asia
