Colossi of Memnon (Amenhotep III & Mutemuya)This Colossi of Amenhotep III has a smaller statue of his mother, Mutemuya, ajacent to his right leg. This Colossi is one of two which once marked the entrance to the funerary temple of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Pharaoh Amenhotep III ruled the Egyptian empire approximately 3400 years ago, his reign marked the zenith of Egyptian power, wealth and influence. In recognition of this fact Amenhotep III is also referred to as Amenhotep the Magnificent by many Egyptologists. Picture Gallery Index |