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The Colossi of Memnon are two magnificent statues that represent the Egyptian Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned from around 1386 to 1349 BC. Each statue stands an impressive 18 meters (60 feet) tall and weighs approximately 720 tons. Made from massive blocks of quartzite sandstone obtained from el-Gabal el-Ahmar, these remarkable monuments were transported over an astonishing distance of 420 miles to their present location in the Theban Necropolis, near modern Luxor, where they have been situated since about 1350 BC.

These statues depict Amenhotep seated and gazing eastward, originally positioned at the entrance of his mortuary temple, which was one of the largest temple complexes in Ancient Egypt and a significant landmark within the Theban Necropolis. Unfortunately, around 150 years after their completion, an earthquake inflicted considerable damage to the temple, leading to much of its stone being repurposed for other buildings. Additionally, annual flooding from the Nile further accelerated the temple's decay, leaving behind only a few remnants of the once-grand complex.

Having endured nearly 3,400 years of erosion, both statues have suffered significant wear over time. After a major earthquake in the 1st century BC, the damaged northern statue was said to “sing” at dawn.

The term ""Colossi of Memnon"" is derived from the Greek hero Memnon, who fought in the Trojan War and was believed to be the offspring of Eos, the goddess of dawn. Ancient Greek travelers mistakenly identified the “singing” statue as Memnon, leading to the term Colossus of Memnon and the designation of the entire Theban Necropolis as the Memnonium. Consequently, the two statues are collectively referred to as the Colossi of Memnon.

Despite the extensive erosion, the Colossi still showcase remnants of the original hieroglyphics, along with graffiti left by numerous visitors who have journeyed from afar to admire these monumental figures over the past three millennia.

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