Colossi of Memnon Luxor

Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon: Colossi of Memnon  are the two great statues on the bank of the Nile at Luxor on its west bank. They are monumental statues which used to guard the entrance to the awe inspiring Mortuary Temple of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III and all of them were around 18 meters high. The temple is long gone, but the Colossi still stand in silence as time keeper of the lost history, attracting tourists of all corners of the globe.
Riding on a Sola Dahabiya Nile Cruise is likely to take a pit stop at these famous statues. The Colossi are carved out of quartzite sandstone and show the seated Pharaoh sitting and their hands placed on their knees with his gaze set toward east in direction of the rising sun. Even after centuries of destruction by natural processes and the efforts of people they still represent the glory and strength of the ancient Egyptian culture.
Among the most interesting accounts implemented with the Colossi of Memnon, there is the legend of a mysterious voice that could be heard in the morning early when people approached the north statue. This, according to the ancient Greeks and Romans, was the song of one of the heroes of the Trojan War, Memnon screaming to his mother, goddess Eos. This is a weird effect that resulted in causing the sight to become a great tourist attraction 
Travelling with Sola Dahabiya Nile Cruise would allow you to enjoy such miracles in a more closeup and valuable manner. Compared to the large cruise vessels, the Sola Dahabiya Nile Cruise will enable the clients to visit unknown treasures and popular destinations or spots such as Colossi of Memnon in an informal atmosphere with a touch of individualization.
The Colossi of Memnon is more than stone statues but they are eternal narrators. Coming in front of them, one will be very close to ancient Egyptian grandeur. When you go with Sola Dahabiya Nile Cruise, you have a chance to see these legendary statues in detail and learn something about history, art, and myth that will make you feel the beauty of the past in the most unforgettable ways.