The Colossi of Memnon, twin statues of Amenhotep III

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The Colossi of Memnon, twin statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III,(1350BC). The statues are made of quartzite sandstone from a quarry at el-Gabal el-Ahmar and were to guard the entrance to his memorial temple. The statues are quite damaged, scaffolding surrounds the eastern statue ready for remedial work. Luxor, Egypt

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Size: 5786px × 3549px
Location: Luxor, Egypt
Photo credit: © nigel Westwood / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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