Egypt, Thebes. The six-story-high faceless Colossi of Memnon were badly damaged by
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Egypt, Thebes. The six-story-high faceless Colossi of Memnon were badly damaged by
Egypt, Thebes. The six-story-high faceless Colossi of Memnon were badly damaged by an earthquake in 27 BC. The twin throned statues are of Pharaoh Amenhotep III
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Dave Bartruff Dilapidated Egypt Middle East Thebes Amenhotep Iii Colossi Of Memnon Faceless
Unveiling the Mysterious Colossi - A Glimpse into Ancient Egypt's Quirky Sense of Humor!
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. In this photo print, we witness the aftermath of a colossal prank that left historians scratching their heads. The mighty Colossi of Memnon, standing six stories high in all their faceless glory, were not always so dilapidated! It turns out that even ancient pharaohs had a mischievous side. Legend has it that back in 27 BC, an earthquake struck Thebes and caused these majestic statues to lose their facial features. But what if I told you it wasn't just Mother Nature at play? Pharaoh Amenhotep III himself might have been behind this grand practical joke! Picture this: a ruler with an eccentric sense of humor decides to leave his mark on history by creating enigmatic sculptures that would baffle generations to come. And boy, did he succeed! These twin thrones without faces have become iconic symbols of ancient Egyptian art and culture. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing snapshot captured by Dave Bartruff (not the company), let us marvel at the ingenuity and wit displayed by our ancestors. Who needs conventional beauty when you can have faceless wonders? So next time you stumble upon some quirky ruins or peculiar artifacts from antiquity, remember - laughter truly is timeless. Even thousands of years later, those who dare to embrace whimsy will forever be remembered as true legends. . . just like Pharaoh Amenhot
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