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Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor
The two alabaster Colossi of Memnon were restored after nearly 20 years to revive Amenhotep III's funerary temple and support Egypt's growing tourism sector.
- On Sunday, Egypt revealed the restored Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, marking the end of about two decades of renovation, according to officials.
- About 3,400 years ago, Amenhotep III, pharaoh, was depicted by the Colossi of Memnon, which were fragmented and partly quarried after an earthquake around 1200 BC.
- Hewn from Hatnub alabaster, the colossi measure 14.5 meters and 13.6 meters and include two small figures of Tiye carved on the pharaoh's feet, with assembly led by Hourig Sourouzian.
- A record about 15.7 million tourists visited Egypt in 2024, and authorities expect about 18 million this year, as Fathy promotes tourism through archaeological projects.
- Officials say the project seeks to revive Amenhotep III's funerary temple and noted Luxor's 35 hectares complex rivals the Temple of Karnak, highlighting its heritage importance.
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Egypt Unveils Restored Statues of Pharaoh in Luxor
Egypt on Sunday revealed the revamp of two colossal statues of a prominent pharaoh in the southern city of Luxor, the latest in the government's archaeological events intended to draw more tourists to the country. The giant alabaster statues, known as the Colossi of Memnon, were reassembled in a renovation...
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The Independent (US)Egypt reveals it’s new tourist attraction – huge restored colossal statues of Pharaoh
The colossi were toppled by a strong earthquake in about 1200 BC
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Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor
Egypt has unveiled two colossal statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III in Luxor. The alabaster statues, known as the Colossi of Memnon, were reassembled after a two-decade renovation project.
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