The photograph depicts the so-called Colossi of Memnon (in the foreground) in West Thebes, two enormous statues commissioned by Pharaoh Amenhotep III placed in front of his funerary temple. Some egyptians are sitting on the base of the statue on the left. Part of the Theban mountain is in the background, with some of the tombs of nobles visible. The author's signature is visible at the bottom.
In the foreground the Colossi of Memnon, with egyptians and two donkeys nearby. The Theban mountain, is in the background, with temples (the ruins of the Ramesseum can be glimpsed on the right) and rock-cut tombs. The author's signature is visible at the bottom right.
In the foreground the Colossi of Memnon, with egyptians and two donkeys nearby. The Theban mountain, is in the background, with temples (the ruins of the Ramesseum can be glimpsed on the right) and rock-cut tombs. The author's signature is visible at the bottom right.
The photograph shows the so-called Colossi of Memnon (in the foreground) in West Thebes. In the background, on the right, the remains and Osiride pillars of the Ramesseum (the Funerary Temple of Ramesses II) are clearly visible.
The photograph shows the so-called Colossi of Memnon (in the foreground) in West Thebes. In the background, on the right, the remains and Osiride pillars of the Ramesseum (the Funerary Temple of Ramesses II) are clearly visible.
