Colossal Seated Statue of Amenhotep III, Reinscribed by Merneptah, ca. 1390–1353

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Colossal Seated Statue of Amenhotep III, Reinscribed by Merneptah, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Luxor (el-Uqsur), Luxor Temple, Eastern Portal, Porphyritic diorite, H. 228 cm (89 3/4 in), This colossus of Amenhotep III, whose distinctive facial features are still recognizable despite their damaged state, once adorned the temple he built to Amen-Re in Luxor (ancient Thebes

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Size: 3295px × 5760px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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