Renovation of the Colossi of Memnon
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Source: Louisiana First News
A renovation project that lasted about two decades to reassemble and restore two colossal alabaster statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III in Luxor, Egypt. The statues were toppled by an earthquake around 1200 BC and fragmented, with some blocks reused elsewhere. The project aimed to revive the funerary temple of Amenhotep III and preserve the last remains of the once-prestigious temple.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Government
- Location
- Luxor, Egypt
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Louisiana First News
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A renovation project that lasted about two decades to reassemble and restore two colossal alabaster statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III in Luxor, Egypt. The statues were toppled by an earthquake around 1200 BC and fragmented, with some blocks reused elsewhere. The project aimed to revive the funerary temple of Amenhotep III and preserve the last remains of the once-prestigious temple. |
Original sector | Cultural Heritage Restoration |
Location
Country | Egypt |
City | Luxor |
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Source | Louisiana First News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-16 |
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