Colossi of Memnon: 2 Gems in Luxor
The Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues standing proudly along the Nile, were built around 1350 BC to guard the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Carved from durable granite, these colossal figures depict the pharaoh seated on a throne and stand at about 18 meters tall. Although the temple itself has mostly vanished over […]