Thebes - The Colossal Statues of
Amunoph III

The view of these wonders of the plains of Thebes is taken from the upper or southern side of the group. These enormous figures rest where they did at the period of their erection, when they formed the entrance of the grand dromos to the Temple. 1100 feet in length. A line of hieroglyphics extends from the shoulder down the back to the pedestal, and here is found the name of the Pharaoh whom the statue represented, Amunoph III. The figures seen climbing up the throne of the vocal memnon are Messrs. Hurnard and Corry, who were at that time Mr. Roberts' travelling companions

Last modified on 11 April 2005