Historical site: | Colossi of Memnon |
Location: | Africa![]() ![]() ![]() |
Map: | (see map)![]() |
The Historical Site
What should we know?
Name in local script: | el-Colossat, es-Salamat |
Also known as: | Add Data |
Environment type: | desert, mountain, scrub |
Location type: | rural, village |
What can we see or do there?
Attractions: | Add Data |
Events: | Add Data |
Services: | Add Data |
Shops: | souvenirs |
Animals: | Add Data |
Birds: | Add Data |
How can we get in contact?
Email: | Add Data |
Website: | Add Data |
Telephone: | 0114 813 0616 |
Language(s): | Arabic |
Timezone: | UTC+02:00 |
Country calling code: | 20 |
What are the numbers and averages?
Size: | 20m high |
Altitude: | 76m |
What else would be good to know?
Wikipedia: | Colossi of Memnon![]() |
Wikitravel: | Luxor![]() |
Tripadvisor: | Colossi of Memnon![]() |
Top Descriptions
These majestic statues in the West Bank are thought to be some 3,400 years old. Though little else surrounds them, the lack of ruins here simply accentuates the towering height of these pieces. Well worth a stop. – Sarah |
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Top Tips
This site doesn’t require much time so perhaps stop here on the way to or from other sites, such as the Temple of Hatshepsut![]() |
There shouldn’t be an entrance fee; you can simply pull up in a car and snap away. |
Apart from souvenir sellers, there aren’t any amenities here. |
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