Tag: Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues, stand as silent sentinels of Egypt’s ancient past. Towering at 18 meters (60 feet) high, these statues depict Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who ruled during the 18th Dynasty (circa 1386–1349 BCE). Positioned on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, they once guarded the entrance to the […]