Memnon Collection (page 2)

Colossus Memnon Thebes John Beasly Greene American
The Colossus of Memnon at Thebes; John Beasly Greene (American, born France, 1832 - 1856); print: probably France; 1854; Salted paper print from a Calotype negative; 29.6 x 23.4 cm (11 5, 8 x 9 3)

Upper Egypt Colossi Memnon Thebes Antonio Beato
Upper Egypt - Colossi of Memnon, Thebes; Antonio Beato (English, born Italy, about 1835 - 1906); 1880 - 1889; Albumen silver print

Colossus Memnon Theodule Deveria French 1831
Colossus of Memnon; Theodule Deveria (French, 1831 - 1871); France; 1865; Albumen silver print

Egypt Nubia Volume II Statues Memnon Thebes Inundation
Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Statues of Memnon at Thebes, during the Inundation, 1848. Louis Haghe (British, 1806-1885), F.G

Egypt Nubia Volume I Statues Memnon Thebes 1846
Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Statues of Memnon, Thebes, 1846. Louis Haghe (British, 1806-1885), F.G.Moon, 20 Threadneedle Street, London, after David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)

Thebes Colossi Memnon 1870s Henri Bechard
Thebes, The Colossi of Memnon, 1870s. Henri Bechard (French). Albumen print from wet collodion negative; image: 36 x 26.9 cm (14 3/16 x 10 9/16 in.); paper

Colossi Memnon Thebes 1860s Antonio Beato British
The Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, c. 1860s. Antonio Beato (British, c. 1825-1903). Albumen print from wet collodion negative; image: 26.4 x 38.3 cm (10 3/8 x 15 1/16 in.); matted

Julia Sabina visiting Egyptian antiquities at Thebes
A Roman visitor to the Egyptian tombs - one of the earliest of a long line of Egyptian tourists before the colossal statues of Memnon in the early years of the Christian era

The Colossi of Memnon, Egypt, circa 1890s. Date: circa 1890s

Siphnian Treasury. 530 BC. Greece
Siphnian Treasury. 530 BC. Relief depicting a scene of Troy War. Ajax and Achilles fighting Aeneas and Memnon. Archaeological Museum. Delphi. Greece

Relief depicting the union between Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt. Base of the Colossi of Memnon. Detail. Medinet Habu. 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

Memnon Colossi / Egypt
The vast representations of Amenhotep III, which guard the approach to the Pharoahs mortuary temple at Thebes. Likened to Memnon by Greek travellers. Date: 1904

Memnon Colossi / Thebes
Amenhotep III (18th Dyn) built a mortuary temple in Thebes that was guarded by two gigantic 75ft high statues on the outer gates. These have survived nature and relocation Date: 1848

Colossi of Memnon at Luxor and the Nilometer in Cairo.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

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

Colossi of Memnon, Egypt. Date: 1857

Source Size = 3185 x 4052
The statue of Memnon and its companion at the time of high Nile. Egypt, engraving 1879

Memnon, with William Scott Up Memnon with William Scott Up on Doncaster Racecourse Memnon with W. Scott up, on Doncaster Racecourse Inscribed in red paint

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

The Colossi of Memnon statues near Luxor, as seen from from the air

Colossi Of Memnon
circa 1920: The Colossi of Memnon, two giant statues built in the 14th century BC in the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes (modern Luxor and El-Karnak). (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Egypt - The Colossi of Memnon Date: circa 1903

The Colossi of Memnon, near the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, two 70ft / 21m stone statues
The Colossi of Memnon, near the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, two 70ft/21m stone statues built by Amenhotep II (c1411-1375 BC)

Egypt, Thebes, Luxor, Valley of Kings, statues of Amenhotep III, or Colossi of Memnon, New Kingdom (1580-1085 BC), 18th dynasty UNESCO World Heritage Site, ancient egyptian culture

Fragment of the Great Colossi, at the Memnon, Thebes. : lithograph after watercolour
Fragment of the Great Colossi, at the Memnon, Thebes.: lithograph after watercolour by David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist

The Statues of Memnon, Thebes, During the Inundations, Watercolour. David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist and orientalist

The Statues of Memnon, Thebes, Watercolour. David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist and orientalist. The Colossi near the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, built by Amenhotep II (c1411-1375 BC)

Copy of a fresco in the small Temple of Memnon (Amenhotep) at El Kab (Hillal - Nekheb), 1841. Nestor l Hote (1804-1842) French Egyptologist. Goddess Nekhbet in form of Vulture

Source Size = 3185 x 4052
The statue of Memnon and its companion at the time of high Nile. Egypt, engraving 1879

Colossi of Memnon, two statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III on the West Bank, near modern day Luxor, or ancient Thebes

Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Egypt
The Colossi of Memnon, representing Amenhotep III, built at the gateway to a mortuary temple at Thebes (now Luxor), Egypt. Early Greek travellers equated them to Memnon, the son of Aurora

Statue of Memnon
The statue of Memnon is reputed to sing at sunrise, as the suns rays warm up the stone

Memnon Statues 2
The so-called Memnon statues of Amenophis III, which emit a sound like the snapping of a cord at daybreak, attributed to Memnons mother Eos, goddess of the Dawn, weeping

The Colossi of Memnon, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa

Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Memnon Statues 1
The so-called Memnon statues of Amenophis III, which emit a sound like the snapping of a cord at daybreak, attributed to Memnons mother Eos, goddess of the Dawn, weeping

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"Memnon: Majestic Guardians of Ancient Egypt's Splendor" Step back in time to the Victorian period and immerse yourself in the grandeur of ancient Egypt. The Colossi of Memnon, located in Luxor, stand as magnificent remnants from a bygone era. These colossal statues, known as the Colossi of Memnon, were once part of an impressive temple complex dedicated to Pharaoh Amenhotep III. As you gaze upon these awe-inspiring structures, you can't help but feel a sense of wonder at their sheer size and intricate craftsmanship. Standing tall against the backdrop of Thebes, they have witnessed centuries pass by with unwavering strength. The Great Mormon butterfly, Papilio memnon, flutters gracefully through your imagination as you envision the vibrant life that once thrived around these iconic monuments. Their presence on Greek vases depicting Memnon fighting Achilles further emphasizes their significance in ancient mythology and history. Transporting yourself back to 1882 Egypt through engravings and accounts from visitors who marveled at Memnon during that time adds another layer to this captivating story. It was during this visit that many discovered not only the physical beauty but also the mysterious musical sounds emitted by one of the colossi at dawn – a phenomenon attributed to temperature changes causing vibrations within its structure. These statues serve as guardians representing Egyptian civilization's greatness under Amenhotep III's reign. They symbolize power, resilience, and timeless beauty amidst shifting sands and changing times. Today, standing proudly against all odds despite weathering thousands of years' worth of sandstorms and erosion caused by nature's forces; they continue to inspire awe among those fortunate enough to witness their magnificence firsthand. So come explore Luxor's treasures - step into history itself - where colossal wonders like Memnon await your discovery.