Archaeology & History
December 16, 2014 ·
9 comments
The Colossi of Memnon also depict King Amenhotep III. Image Credit: CC BY-SA 3.0 JMCC1
Originally toppled by an earthquake in 1,200 BC, the statue had lain in pieces until archaeologists took on the mammoth task of putting it back together and restoring it to its original location at the northern gate of the king's funerary temple in Luxor.
The statue, which depicts King Amenhotep III who became ruler of Egypt at the age of 12, joins the world famous Colossi of Memnon which are also located at the same site.
Source: ABC.net.au | Comments (9)
3,400-year-old colossus restored in Egypt
By T.K. RandallDecember 16, 2014 ·
9 comments
The Colossi of Memnon also depict King Amenhotep III. Image Credit: CC BY-SA 3.0 JMCC1
A statue of Amenhotep III has been re-erected after an earthquake brought it down three millennia ago.
The huge stone monument, which measures 12.92 meters tall, consists of 89 large fragments and several smaller pieces that together weigh in at more than 110 tonnes.Originally toppled by an earthquake in 1,200 BC, the statue had lain in pieces until archaeologists took on the mammoth task of putting it back together and restoring it to its original location at the northern gate of the king's funerary temple in Luxor.
The statue, which depicts King Amenhotep III who became ruler of Egypt at the age of 12, joins the world famous Colossi of Memnon which are also located at the same site.
Source: ABC.net.au | Comments (9)
The Unexplained Mysteries
Book of Weird News
AVAILABLE NOW
Take a walk on the weird side with this compilation of some of the weirdest stories ever to grace the pages of a newspaper.
Click here to learn more
Support us on Patreon
BONUS CONTENTFor less than the cost of a cup of coffee, you can gain access to a wide range of exclusive perks including our popular 'Lost Ghost Stories' series.
Click here to learn more
Palaeontology, Archaeology and History
United States and the Americas
Spirituality, Religion and Beliefs
Earth, Natural Disasters and the Environment
Total Posts: 7,752,063 Topics: 324,047 Members: 203,515
Not a member yet ? Click here to join - registration is free and only takes a moment!
Not a member yet ? Click here to join - registration is free and only takes a moment!
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
1 month
This week
This month
All time
 |
1. | Loch Ness Monster |
|
2. | Bigfoot |
 |
3. | Electronic Voice Phenomenon |
|
4. | Spirit Photography (Classic) |
|
5. | Pareidolia |
| - | 6. | Paranormal |
|
7. | Roswell Incident |
|
8. | Orb |
|
9. | Unidentified Flying Object |
|
10. | Extraterrestrial |
Top | Home | Forum
News | Columns | Encyclopedia
UM 11.2 Unexplained-Mysteries.com (c) 2001-2025
Terms | Privacy Policy | Cookies | Contact
News | Columns | Encyclopedia
UM 11.2 Unexplained-Mysteries.com (c) 2001-2025
Terms | Privacy Policy | Cookies | Contact
Please Login or Register to post a comment.