The Colossi of Memnon, Luxor West Bank, Egypt, c1400 BC. Artist: Unknown

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The Colossi of Memnon, Luxor West Bank, Egypt, c1400 BC. These colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Amenophis III) stood in front of the mortuary temple that is now destroyed. Amenthotep III reigned between 1417 BC and 1379 BC.

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Size: 5087px × 3432px
Location: World,Africa,Egypt,Al Uqşur,Luxor
Photo credit: © CM Dixon/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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