The Colossi of Memnon at the Theban Necropolis near Luxor, Egypt

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The Colossi of Memnon (known to locals as el-Colossat, or es-Salamat) are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For the past 3400 years (since 1350 BC) they have stood in the Theban necropolis, across the River Nile from the modern city of Luxor.

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Size: 3493px × 5242px
Location: Theban Necropolis, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Upper Egypt, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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