The Colossi of Memnon represent a landmark of the city of Luxor and one of the most amazing monuments of ancient Egypt. These two huge statues grab the attention of all tourists who visit Egypt, learn how to find an Egypt tours travel package With Deluxe Tours
The Colossi of Memnon are the only remaining sections of the huge and impressive mortuary temple of Amenhotep III who ruled Egypt during the reign of the 18th dynasty.
The two statues were constructed out of quartz stones that were transferred around 670 kilometers from Northern Cairo to their current location. The statues have a height of 18 meters and weigh more than 720 tons.
The Romans called the statues Memnon, the ancient Greek hero. When a voice of weeping started from one of the statues, the legend said that this is the mother of Memnon crying after the death of her son.
The Colossi of Memnon is located near several amazing monuments like the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut.
Today, tourists who visit Egypt, stop by the Colossi of Memnon to view their greatness and take some photographs before they continue their tour of the West Bank of Luxor which usually includes visits to the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, and the Temple of Hatshepsut.
