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Temple of Ramses III. Great colossal statues of Ramses III deified as Osiris, attached to pillars. New Kingdom. (1550-1069 b.C). Twentieth dynasty. Thebes. Medinet-Habou. Egypt

Colossi of Memnon. Western colossus. Luxor. Egypt
Colossi of Memnon. Stone statues depicting pharaoh Amenhotep III (14th century B.C.) in a seated position. Western colossus. Eighteenth Dynasty. New Kingdom. Luxor. Egypt

Colossi of Memnon. Eastern colossus. Luxor. Egypt
Colossi of Memnon. Stone statues depicting pharaoh Amenhotep III (14th century B.C.) in a seated position. Eastern colossus. Eighteenth Dynasty. New Kingdom. Luxor. Egypt

Colossi of Memnon. Luxor. Egypt
Colossi of Memnon. Stone statues depicting pharaoh Amenhotep III (14th century B.C.) in a seated position. Panoramic view. Eighteenth Dynasty. New Kingdom. Luxor. Egypt

Temple of Luxor. Night view of the colossi of Ramses II in the first pylon of the temple. Egypt

Temple of Luxor. Night view. Egypt

We Gladstone / Colossus
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE Gladstone as The Colossus of Words. Date: 1809 - 1898

Wilhelm Ii / Stafford 1896
WILHELM II depicted as the modern Caesar bestriding the narrow world like a Colossus 1896

Il Colosso di Rodi. Allegory of the British Empire as the Colossus of Rhodes monitoring and controlling the passage of the Bosphorus

HMS Hercules, British battleship
HMS Hercules, British Colossus class battleship. Date: circa 1912

Their Work Endureth 1924
A satire on the English presence in Egypt, featuring Lord Kitchener and the Earl of Cromer as the Colossi of Memnon. 1924

Rameses II Colossus
Colossal statue of RAMESES II ( The Great ), Pharoah of Egypt, with the smaller statue of his wife NEFERTARI between his legs, Karnak, Thebes, (modern day Luxor), Egypt Date: REIGNED 1279 - 1212 BC

Egypt, Abu Simbel, The Greater Temple, Statues line the entrance inside the Temple

Illustration of Colossus of Rhodes

The Great temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt
The archaeological site of Abu Simbel is composed primarily of two massive rock temples in, these cave temples taken from the side of the mountain from the pharaoh Ramses II in the thirteenth century

Sun Temple of Abu Simbel
Antique illustration of a Sun Temple of Abu Simbel decorated by 20-metre height colossi of Ramses II near Aswan, Egypt

Source Size = 2602 x 1274
Transport of a Colossus, from a Tomb at El Bersheh. Egypt, Engraving 1879

Colossus of Rhodes, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, 1572

The Port of Rhodes (oil on canvas)
XIR226569 The Port of Rhodes (oil on canvas) by Storck, Abraham (1644-1708); Musee Municipal, Macon, France; (add.info.: one of seven wonders of the world; Colosse; Colosse; ); Dutch, out of copyright

Portrait of Giovanni Battista Belzoni (1778-1823) (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF141739 Portrait of Giovanni Battista Belzoni (1778-1823) (litho) (b/w photo) by Fabroni (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: discovered a number of Egyptian sites; ); Italian

Colossus of Memnon, West Bank, Luxor, Egypt, Africa

EGYPT: COLOSSI OF MEMNON. The two seated sandstone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, located at the Theban Necropolis, Egypt. Photograph by Pascal Sebah, c1860-1890

EGYPT: ANTIQUITIES. Head of a colossal Egyptian statue being removed for shipment to the British Museum. Hand-colored lithograph by Giovanni Battista Belzoni, 1822

ANCIENT EGYPT: TRANSPORT. Transporting a colossus. Drawing after a part of the decoration from the walls of a tomb, c1800 B.C

The Leshan Giant Buddha Statue
Carved out of a cliff face it is the largest stone Buddha in the world (71 meters) and the largest pre-modern statue in the world. It was carved between 618-907 AD and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Leshan Giant Buddha Statue
Carved out of a cliff face it is the largest stone Buddha in the world (71 meters) and the largest pre-modern statue in the world. It was carved between 618-907 AD and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Leshan Giant Buddha Statue
Incense sticks burn at the foot of the Giant Buddha. Carved out of a cliff face it is the largest stone Buddha in the world (71 meters) and the largest pre-modern statue in the world

The Leshan Giant Buddha Statue
Carved out of a cliff face it is the largest stone Buddha in the world (71 meters) and the largest pre-modern statue in the world. It was carved between 618-907 AD and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Temple of Luxor, Amenhotep statue, night, Luxor
Temple of Luxor Hypostyle Hall and Amenhotep statue at night, Luxor.Amenhotep, Statue, Sculpture, Colossus, Throne, Pharaoh, King, Colonnade, Temple, Ancient, International Landmark, History

Statues of Ramses II, Ramesseum Temple, Luxor
Headless statues of Ramses II, The Ramesseum Temple, West Bank, Luxor-Thebes, Egypt.Ramses II, , Luxor West Bank, Temple, Carving, Ancient, International Landmark, History, Male Likeness, Pharaoh

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel
The Great Temple at Abu Simbel carved out of the mountain viewed from boat on Lake Nasser view point

Colossus of Ramses II at the Great Temple of Abu Simbel
Colossus of Ramses II on the Great Temple facade at Abu Simbel

Frontal view of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel fronted by four colossi of Ramses II viewed from boat on Lake Nasser

Colossus of Rhodes, lighthouse in the form of a giant marking the entrance of Rhodes harbour by holding a flaming torch in its hand, constructed c292-280 BC. Engraving

Thomas Telford (1757-1834) Scottish civil engineer, born at Westkirk, Langholm. Apprenticed to a stonemason at the age of 14

HMS Colossus, 1st class British battleship. Experimental design with main armament amidships, firing through the superstructure. Limited arc of fire. Illustration by William Frederick Mitchell

Source Size = 2602 x 1274
Transport of a Colossus, from a Tomb at El Bersheh. Egypt, Engraving 1879

William Henry Vanderbilt (1821 - 1885), who greatly extended his father Corneliuss railroad interests, standing as a Colossus, puppet - master over the American railroad

Colossus of Rhodes, 17th-century artwork C016 / 8937
Colossus of Rhodes. 17th-century artwork of the monumental statue of the Greek sun god Helios erected in the 3rd century BC on the Greek island of Rhodes

Abu Simbel temple, Egypt, 19th century C017 / 7839
Abu Simbel temple. 19th-century view of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel in its original position on the west bank of the River Nile

Temple of Nefertari dedicated to Hathor. 1271 -1256 BC. EGYPT. Abu Simbel. Entrance to the temple. Colossus depicting Nefertari with the insignia of Goddess Hathor. Egyptian art. New Kingdom

MUяZ i DEGRAIN, Antoni (1841-1924). The Colossus
MUя Z i DEGRAIN, Antoni (1841-1924). The Colossus

Egypt, Abu Simbel, The Greater Temple of Ramses II, Four Colossal statues of King Ramesses II near Lake Nasser during the Sound and Light Show

Egypt, Memphis (aka Menufer). Giant statue called The Colossus of Ramses II

ROME: COLOSSUS OF NERO. Reconstruction of the Colossus of Nero and the Colosseum in ancient Rome. Line engraving, Italian, 1831

STATUE OF LIBERTY, 1875. Design for the Statue of Liberty. Line engraving from the French newspaper Le Journal Illustr

COLOSSUS OF RHODES. One of the wonders of the ancient world, the Colossus of Rhodes, a giant bronze statue of Helius that stood at the harbor of Rhodes, erected in the 3rd century B.C

Colossus of Rameses II, Temple of Amun, Karnak, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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"Colossus: A Glimpse into Monumental Marvels of the Past" Step back in time and explore the awe-inspiring world of colossi, colossal structures that have captivated human imagination for centuries. From ancient wonders to modern marvels, these monumental creations continue to leave us in awe. One such remarkable creation is the Mappa Mundi, a medieval map dating back to c. 1290. Crafted on vellum, this intricate artwork showcases various landmarks including the Colossus of Rhodes - an iconic statue that once stood tall as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Speaking of Rhodes, Cecil Rhodes envisioned his own version of a colossus with his ambitious plans for British imperialism. The controversial figure's dream was immortalized in "The Rhodes Colossus, " a 1892 artwork by Edward Linley Sambourne depicting him straddling continents like a giant. Moving forward through history, we encounter another kind aboard HMS Vengeance, a British aircraft carrier known for its imposing presence on the seas. This floating behemoth symbolizes military might and technological advancement. But not all colossi are man-made; some are natural wonders like the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor, Egypt. Its grandeur stands testament to ancient Egyptian architectural prowess and pays tribute to Pharaoh Hatshepsut's reign. In America's industrial era emerged yet another type - economic giants who dominated entire industries with their monopolistic practices. Joseph Keppler's 1879 anti-trust cartoon portrays William Henry Vanderbilt, Cyrus W. Field, and Jay Gould as "The Modern Colossus (of Rail) Roads, " highlighting their control over railroads and their negative impact on competition. Taking flight into more contemporary times brings us face-to-face with "The Aerial Colossus.