Six colossi documented at Memnon including newly excavated statues. Six colossi now documented at the site, not just the traditional two Two additional colossi found directly behind the visible pair Further statues discovered beyond the second pair
Six colossi now documented at the Memnon site, not just the traditional two! Two additional statues found behind the visible pair, plus more beyond. Two newly discovered are made of alabaster, currently being excavated and preserved in place. An open museum is planned to open in approximately two years.
Key Facts
- Six colossi now documented at the site, not just the traditional two
- Two additional colossi found directly behind the visible pair
- Further statues discovered beyond the second pair
- Two newly found colossi are made of alabaster
- Statues are currently being excavated and preserved in place
- An open museum is planned to open in approximately two years
- Foot and shoulder pieces are being pieced together during restoration
Related site: Colossi of Memnon — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Hidden Luxor Newly Found Colossi & The Restricted Site Behind Memnon by Earth Explorer