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The Colossi of Memnon (Arabic: el-Colossat or es-Salamat) are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which stand at the front of the ruined Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, the largest temple in the Theban Necropolis.
The Colossi of Memnon (also known as el-Colossat or el-Salamat) are two monumental statues representing Amenhotep III (1386-1353 BCE) of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt. They are located west of the modern city of Luxor and face east looking toward the Nile River.
The Colossi of Memnon, situated on the western shore of ancient Thebes (Waset), mark the entrance pylon of Amenhotep III‘s Temple of Millions of Years. Forming part of the funerary temple of one of the greatest pharaohs of ancient Egypt, the colossi have their own history and legend, which has made them famous beyond the borders of the Two Lands.
The Colossi of Memnon are two gigantic statues representing the pharaoh Amenhotep III and were built to preside over his funerary temple on the west bank of the Nile, in the city of Luxor (formerly Thebes).
The Colossi of Memnon (Arabic: el-Colossat or es-Salamat) are two colossal seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which once would have flanked the entrance of the king’s Mortuary Temple, which was said to have finally been erected in 1350 B.C.
Colossi of Memnon, surviving for 3,400 years and known as an acoustic wonder of the ancient world, is the first monument tourists see in the west bank.
Colossi of Memnon are two massive monumental stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386-1353 BCE) from the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. They depict the seated king on a throne ornamented with imagery of his mother, his wife, the god Hapy, and other symbolic engravings.
The Colossi of Memnon are two gigantic statues of Amenophis III that presided over his funerary temple on the west bank of the Nile at Luxor. The statues, built 3,400 years ago, show the pharaoh at ease, hands on his knees, gazing at the rising sun.
The Colossi of Memnon were two giant statues that used to guard the tomb of King Amenhotep III, near the Valley of the Queens. This former temple was once the biggest in the world, even bigger than Karnak. The statues were built in 1350 BC, and stand about 20 meters (60 feet) tall.
Towering over Luxor’s West Bank, the Colossi of Memnon are some of the area’s most fabled sights. Delve into the stories of these ancient landmarks with this in-depth guide.