The Colossi of Memnon are two gigantic stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, standing on Luxor’s West Bank for more than 3,400 years. Rising approximately 18 metres high, they originally guarded the entrance to the pharaoh’s vast mortuary temple, once considered one of the largest religious complexes in Ancient Egypt.

Although much of the temple was destroyed over the centuries by floods, earthquakes, and the reuse of its stones for other constructions, these monumental statues survived and remain among the most recognisable landmarks in Luxor. Their sheer size offers a remarkable glimpse into the ambition and engineering skills of Ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom period.

⏱ Recommended Visit Time: 5–10 minutes
🎟️ Entry fee: Free (no ticket required)
💡 Traveller Addicted Tip: Don't just snap a quick photo and leave. Take a moment to walk around the statues and appreciate their scale—it's hard to grasp their true size until you're standing right beneath them.

📸 Best Photo Spot: Directly in front of both statues with the Theban mountains in the background.