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+20-10-00584300The Colossi of Memnon 🇪🇬
The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which stand at the front of the ruined Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, the largest temple in the Theban Necropolis. They have stood since 1350 BC, and were well known to ancient Greeks and Romans, as well as early modern travelers and Egyptologists. The statues are made of quartzite stone and are 18 meters (60 feet) tall. The Colossi of Memnon are famous for the sounds they produce when the sun rises. The sounds are believed to be the voice of the Greek hero Memnon, who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War. The Colossi of Memnon are located in the West Bank of Luxor, Egypt, and are a popular tourist attraction. #christmastrip
Betha
7-Day Egypt Tour: Fun for Seniors!
7-Day Egypt Tour: Exclusively for Seniors! Discover 5,000 years of civilization, visit pyramids and temples, and enjoy a relaxing stay at a seaside resort. -- 📅 Itinerary Suggestions DAY 1: Arrive at Hurghada Airport, enjoy 24-hour English pick-up service 🛬, and get help with your visa on arrival 🛂. Your Egypt tour begins! DAY 2: Free time in Hurghada 🏖️. Optional activities include a desert safari in an off-road vehicle 🚙, a glass-bottom boat tour to see coral reefs 🚢, or a diving trip 🏊♂️🏄🤽 to experience the beauty of the Red Sea. DAY 3: Depart from Hurghada 🚗 and head to Luxor to explore ancient Egyptian civilization. DAY 4: Visit the Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor Temple, and Karnak Temple to experience the splendor of ancient Egypt. DAY 5: Visit the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum to learn more about ancient Egyptian culture. DAY 6: Visit the Khan el-Khalili market to experience local life, then visit the Citadel of Saladin and the Hanging Church to experience the unique charm of Cairo. DAY 7: Depart from Cairo 🏜️, cross the desert, and return to Hurghada 🏜️. Your Egypt tour ends. 24-hour drop-off service is available [we recommend booking a flight departing after 8 pm]. -- 🧳 Packing List: Must-Have Items for Your Egypt Tour! 📞 SIM card: Stay connected for a smoother trip. 🔌 Plug adapter: Egypt uses a different voltage, so don't forget to bring one. 🪪 Documents: Visa, passport, and copies for a safe trip. 👗 Clothing: Lightweight, breathable, sun- and wind-proof, and photogenic. 🔋 Charger and power bank: Stay charged and don't miss any beautiful scenery. -- On your Egypt tour, experience the clash of desert and civilization, explore ancient mysteries, and connect with history. Don't wait any longer—start your Egypt tour today! 🌄
EDDIE PAGE
7-Day Egypt Tour | Must-See Attractions.
Friends! This in-depth Egypt tour will take you to Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and Alexandria. No shopping stops, no forced purchases, and comfortable accommodation! Let's go! . Egypt is located in the northeast of Africa, spanning both Asia and Africa, and is a witness to history. 🏰 The pyramids and 🗿 the Sphinx tell the story of thousands of years of mystery. This place is known as the museum in the desert, waiting for you to explore! . 🏃 Itinerary: Day 1: Grand Egyptian Museum > Saladin Citadel Explore ancient Egyptian civilization and experience thousands of years of history. Day 2: Giza Pyramids > Sphinx > Egyptian Museum > Khan el-Khalili Travel through time and space, admire the grandeur of the pyramids and the Sphinx, treasure hunt in the museum, and explore the market. Day 3: Philae Temple > Nubian Village Admire the beauty of the temple and experience the exotic charm of the Nubian village. Day 4: Abu Simbel Temples > Aswan Dam Explore the grandeur of Abu Simbel and experience the magnificence of the Aswan Dam. Day 5: Kom Ombo Temple > Temple of Horus Visit the double temple and experience ancient Egyptian religious culture. Day 6: Colossi of Memnon > Valley of the Kings > Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut > Luxor Temple > Karnak Temple Five attractions in one day, experience the history and mythology of ancient Egyptian kings. Day 7: (Cairo Airport Transfer) 24-hour private airport transfer End your Egypt tour, head to the airport with ease, and start your next journey. . 🎒 Travel Essentials: Egypt Adventure, don't forget to bring these! 📂 Documents: Passport, visa, ID card, as well as copies of documents and 2-inch photos, just in case. 🔌 Electronics: Chargers and power banks. Don't forget the European plug adapter to ensure your devices are always charged. 👕 Clothing: Lightweight long pants and skirts, a light jacket for the temperature difference between morning and evening, and a sun hat and sunglasses for sun protection and style. 💊 Others: Common medicines such as cold medicine and stomach medicine, as well as mosquito repellent, which is very useful for outdoor activities in Egypt! . 🌟 Don't forget to like and follow us to unlock more mysteries and charms of Egypt! 🌟
DiscoveringExpeditions
David Roberts | The Underworld Painter of Luxor's West Bank
| The Underworld Painter of Luxor's West Bank. I live on the affordable and tranquil West Bank, which provided a wealth of sketching scenes and creative inspiration for David Roberts' classic watercolor album 'Egypt & Nubia'! ✓【Camera Position Guide】 ① Ramesseum This is the scene described in Shelley's poem 'Ozymandias', where the 17.5-meter-high Ramses II lies desolately in the ruins. ② Colossi of Memnon The 18-meter-high Colossi of Memnon is not a modern attraction; it was a famous sightseeing spot as early as the ancient Greek and Roman periods. ③ Medinat Habu This temple of Ramses III is of great historical significance because it is the first place where the pharaoh established a connection with the god Amon. ④ West Bank of the Nile: Overlooking Karnak and Luxor on the East Bank The west is the land of sunset, so the West Bank of Luxor is full of royal tombs and temples, while the East Bank is full of large royal worship sites. ⑤ Place of Truth: Overlooking the mountains of Luxor's West Bank Valley of the Kings, Horn Mountain, the Great Cemetery of the Pharaohs, Place of Truth... these can all be considered real names of this place, but in modern archaeology, it is called the Valley of the Kings. ⑥ Valley of the Kings Thebes (Luxor) West Bank has a vast number of tombs, and the tickets are not cheap. If you are pressed for time and don't know where to start, look for highlights. 'Lonely Planet' recommends the following: Valley of the Kings: Tombs of Thutmose III, Amenhotep II, Horemheb, Seti I Valley of the Queens: Amunherkhepshef, Nefertari Noble Tombs: Nakht/Sennofer/Ramose Deir el-Medina: Tomb of Sennedjem ✓【David Roberts】 David Roberts (1796-1864) Born in Scotland, British painter, Royal Academician In 1838, he began traveling to Palestine and Egypt. When he returned to England, his works were engraved by Louis Haji and published in six volumes. All 248 engravings in the set were hand-colored: the first three volumes focused on Egypt and Nubia, while the latter three were travel albums of the Holy Land. Moreover, his works from this Middle Eastern trip were pre-sold before he set off, and when he returned to England years later, they were published to great acclaim, earning him the favor of the Royal Academy.
auranthe_1124
Colossi of Memnon 🗺️
#summerdestinations Seeing the Colossi of Memnon was an incredible experience during my summer trip to Luxor. These massive statues, standing 18 meters tall, are located on the west bank of the Nile, just a short drive from the Valley of the Kings. There's no entrance fee, which makes it even better! The sheer scale and the historical significance of these statues are awe-inspiring. They're a great spot for photos and a peaceful place to reflect on ancient history. Nearby, you can visit the Temple of Amenhotep III, which offers more insight into the grandeur of ancient Egypt. The Colossi of Memnon are a must-visit for history buffs and anyone looking to marvel at ancient artistry. 🏛️📸 #ColossiOfMemnon #Luxor #AncientEgypt #HistoricalLandmarks #TravelEgypt #SummerInEgypt
FlorinM
Latest charter information for the west bank of Luxor| Complete guide to temple and tomb attractions
|Complete guide to temple and tomb attractions. First of all, I am a heavy enthusiast, my visiting time is long, the driver accompanied me from 10 am to 5 pm when the Valley of the Kings closed, a full 7 hours, when he sent me back to the hotel, the guy didn't want to talk to me anymore. ✓The charter range on the west bank is 300～500EGP, I don't want to bother haggling, I finally set off at 400EGP. ✓During the interval, he will also take private jobs, before coming out of each attraction, just call him to pick you up. ✓The driver may find reasons to increase the price halfway, don't care, just keep brainwashing him that the friendship between China and Egypt is everlasting. ✓All tickets can be paid in Egyptian pounds EGP, give the ticket seller some change, and go to the window to talk when no one is there. ✓Habu City, Temple of Ramses II, these two temples have a lot of columns in the hall for taking pictures, girls can stay longer for photos. ①Colossi of Memnon Ticket: Free Actually, it is the statue of Amenhotep III himself, 18 meters high, but the Greeks thought it was the African king Memnon killed by Achilles, and the statue of Memnon has been a tourist attraction since the Roman period. ②Habu City Ticket: 200EGP The great victory of Ramses III's Libyan war, and also the first place in Thebes to establish a connection with the god Amun. ③Ramesseum Ticket: 180EGP A collapsed 17.5-meter pharaoh giant statue, 29 of the beautifully carved 48 giant columns are left, and the Hittite battle of Ramses II. ④Deir Al Medina Ticket: 200EGP Some small tombs of sculptors, craftsmen, and clerks, definitely an underestimated place, although small in scale, the story is absolutely wonderful, mainly painting, less intaglio. ⑤Hatshepsut Shuttle: 10EGP～can be saved. It's just a few steps away Ticket: 360EGP An overestimated attraction, I'm not disappointed, everyone go and see for yourself. ⑥Carter's House Ticket: 200EGP Since you're here, it's the villa of the discoverer of Tutankhamun's tomb. ⑦King's Valley Shuttle: 20EGP～Don't save. It's really hot Ticket: 600EGP (including 3 optional tombs) Recommended: KV2 Tomb of Ramses IV KV11 Tomb of Ramses III KV8 Tomb of Merenptah KV35 Tomb of Amenhotep II KV6 Tomb of Ramses IX Two additional tickets for the Valley of the Kings: KV17 Tomb of Seti I Ticket: 1800EGP (I didn't hit an extra 0) KV9 Tomb of Ramses V/VI Ticket: 180EGP
auranthe_1124
The Temple of Luxor
Arrived in Luxor on December 9th, some friends went to ride a hot air balloon in the morning, we went to pick them up at 7:10, at the Colossi of Memnon located in the wilderness between the west bank of the Nile and the Valley of the Kings, they were originally the statues in front of the temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Then drove to the Valley of the Kings. The Valley of the Kings, is the main tomb area of the Pharaohs and nobles during the 18th to 20th dynasties of the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt (approximately from 1539 BC to 1075 BC). Now 62 tombs have been developed. Located on the west bank of the Nile, 7 kilometers from the shore, it can be reached from the steep ring mountain road at the north end of Thebes.
SAVANNAH FRANK
Man-nung giant statue in the wilderness.
Pharaoh Amenhotep III not only has the most self-portraits among all the pharaohs in Egyptian history, but his statues are also highly regarded among all the pharaohs. The most famous statue is the two colossal statues of Memnon located in Luxor. Both statues were carved from a single block of quartzite and the 21-meter-high stones were transported from a quarry 400 kilometers away. The statue of Pharaoh Menon still stands between the deserts on the west bank of the Nile River. Due to the weathering of the statue over the years, there are many cracks. When strong cold winds blow into the cracks, it makes a low sigh like the legendary ancient Ethiopian king Menon, from which the name comes. In fact, the Menon statue is just a free roadside attraction. On the way to the Valley of the Kings, two huge god statues are blurred and weathered, with graphic carvings on the pedestal symbolizing the unity of upper and lower Egypt. There was originally a temple behind the statue of Menon, but unfortunately, with the passage of time, only the statue survived, sitting alone in the desert.
AlexanderCarmichael29
Egypt 11-day exploration of ancient civilization tour
From the Valley of the Kings, we board the car and head to the Queen's Temple in the Valley of the Queens. This is the third itinerary of the day and not very far away. This is the tomb and temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the fifth ruler of the 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt. She is the most famous female pharaoh in ancient Egypt and the Egyptian version of "Wu Zetian". She claimed to be the daughter of the sun god, wearing a fake beard on her face, dressed in men's clothing, bound her chest with wide clothes, holding a scepter in her hand, and was extremely majestic. The Queen's Temple is the only building that combines a temple and a tomb on the west bank of the Nile and has been preserved. It was built on a cliff with long stairs and three layers of temples. The beautiful design is integrated with the surrounding environment and was designed and built by Senenmut, the greatest architect in Egyptian history. We walked from the long stairs to the second floor, where there were sphinxes squatting on both sides of the entrance. On the second floor, there is a statue of Hatshepsut, with a delicate face, wearing a crown, a beard on her face, and her hands crossed in front of her chest. There is a scaffold on one side of the second floor, and someone is repairing the statue. The third floor is her tomb, and the middle room is where the coffin is placed. The wall of the adjacent room depicts the important deeds of Queen Hatshepsut in vivid colors and is well preserved. Coming down from the third floor and walking to the left of the first floor, there is a courtyard with many statues of goddesses. The fourth itinerary of today is the Colossi of Memnon. The two statues are located beside the road without any other buildings, which makes them look a bit lonely. This used to be the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, and the colossi originally stood in front of the temple. Later pharaohs dismantled the building and used the stones as materials for their own constructions. By the time of the Ptolemaic dynasty, the building had been completely destroyed. People believed that the stone statues were the sculptures of the Greek mythological figure Memnon, so they named them the Colossi of Memnon. The earthquakes during the Roman period caused cracks in the statues. Whenever the wind blows, the Colossi of Memnon seem to be singing, which is quite magical. Later, the statues were repaired, but they never sang again. The statues are 20 meters high, and their feet alone are 2 meters long. Both statues are severely weathered, and their faces are no longer recognizable. The statue on the left is carved from a single block of stone, while the one on the right is made of stone blocks.
WanderingEpiphany
【Travel around the 🌍 world】Egypt🇪🇬. The Colossi of Memnon.
Colossi of Memnon The Colossi of Memnon ممنون . Time: 2019.10.02 . Two rock colossi on the west bank of the Nile Colossi of Memnon: badly weathered, faces unrecognizable Builder: Amen Hotep III Location: West Bank of the Nile . before leaving for the Valley of the Kings There are few landscapes that are still shocking without tickets . The Colossi of Memnon are two rock colossi standing on the field between the west bank of the Nile and the Valley of the Kings. It turned out to be a statue in front of the temple of the pharaoh "AMENHOTEP III", but the temple itself has disappeared. . The giant elephant is 20 meters high, weathered so badly that its face is no longer recognizable. The seated statue was built by Amenhotep III at the height of the New Kingdom era. Behind the sitting statue was originally his funeral hall, but later Pharaohs demolished this building and used him as a stone for his own building. By the time of the Ptolemaic dynasty, the building had been completely destroyed. People think that the stone statue is the statue of Memnon in Greek mythology, so they named the stone statue the statue of Memnon. Earthquakes during Roman rule cracked the statue. Whenever the wind blows, Memnon seems to be singing, which is very magical. The statue of Memnon that was repaired later never sang again. . statue . The Colossi of Memnon is 20 meters high, 2 meters long and 1 meter thick. The two seated statues have been so badly weathered that their faces are unrecognizable. But it can still be seen that the whole is the appearance of the pharaoh sitting on the throne with his hands flat on his thighs. There is another obvious difference between the two sitting statues. The one on the left is carved out of a whole stone, while the one on the right is made of stone blocks. . legend . It is said that the one on the right side of the Colossi of Memnon will make a boundless and distant sound every morning at sunrise. Many travelers have recorded that they heard a sad and melodious song. The ancient Greeks linked this phenomenon with the capture of Troy. Scientists believe that it is caused by nature. The appearance of the sound is due to the sudden change in temperature from cold to hot at sunrise. The heat generated by the first sun rays in the morning passes through the body of the stone statue and makes it sound like gold and stone. In front of the Colossi of Memnon, there is a vast field not far away, and the green waves are rolling. The two colossal statues are like a gate between history and present, humanities and nature, standing for thousands of years.
LoganBell.52
#magnificent
wow wow wow, these statues are absolutely amazing, they are massive and make you feel #tiny, well worth a visit if you are in Luxor
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