The History of Egypt Podcast16 Huhti 2018

96: Amunhotep III, The Colossi of Memnon

Amunhotep III (Part 7): Everything Bigger Than Everything Else. For 2000+ years, the Colossi of Memnon have dazzled visitors to Thebes. What are the statues doing there? In this episode, we explore the lost Mortuary Temple of Amunhotep III, in particular the immense statues which are his enduring legacy. From the work of Egyptian builders to the heroes of Greek myth, the Colossi of Memnon have a unique and unusual story... Website: www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com. Support the show via Patreon www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast. Make a one-time donation via PayPal payments. Music by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.com Harp Music by Michael Levy www.ancientlyre.com Check out The History of Vikings at http://thehistoryofvikings.com/episodes/ Select Bibliography: Dieter Arnold, The Monuments of Egypt, 2009. Aidan Dodson, Amarna Sunrise, 2014. Miriam Lichtheim, Ancient Egyptian Literature, Volume II: The New Kingdom, 2006. Hourig Sourouzian et al., “Conservation work at the temple of Amenhotep III at Thebes, by The Colossi of Memnon and Amenhotep III Temple Conservation Project,” 2016 (Online). Richard H. Wilkinson, The Complete Temples of Ancient Egypt, 2000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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