Colossi of Memnon

Photographer: Steffen
From: Tombs, temples and a hot air balloon

Colossi of Memnon

The original function of the Colossi was to stand guard at the entrance to Amenhotep's memorial temple: a massive cult centre built during the Pharaoh lifetime. With the exception of the two Colossi, however, very little remains today of this temple.