Colossi of Memnon

" The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, located on the west bank of the Nile River near Luxor, Egypt. Standing at around 18 meters tall, these imposing statues depict the seated pharaoh and once adorned the entrance of his mortuary temple. Carved from single blocks of quartzite sandstone, the statues are remarkable examples of ancient Egyptian art and engineering. Despite being damaged over the centuries, including by earthquakes, the Colossi of Memnon remain iconic symbols of ancient Egypt's grandeur and attract visitors from around the world."