96: The Colossi of Memnon

Published: April 16, 2018, 11:05 a.m.

b'Amunhotep III (Part 7): Everything Bigger Than Everything Else.\\n\\nFor 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...\\n\\nMusic by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.com\\nHarp Music by Michael Levy www.ancientlyre.com\\n\\nImages and Bibliography at https://egyptianhistorypodcast.com/2018/04/22/episode-96-the-colossi-of-memnon/\\n\\nCheck out The History of Vikings at http://thehistoryofvikings.com/episodes/\\n\\nHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'