The Colossi of Memnon, one of the most famous monuments of Luxor, is located on the road leading to the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the remains of an ancient temple built to commemorate the king "Amenhotep III", one of the kings of the family of 18, which is one of the strongest families that ruled ancient Egypt.
The Colossi of Memnon is one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Luxor, which tourists are keen to stand at, and reflect on the greatness of ancient Egyptian history, called "giant Memnon" where the height of one statue about 21.90 m, has been named "Memnon" in the era of the Greeks; One of the statues; the air was passing through these cracks, making a sound like groaning, said to be whining or the hero of Memnon, who was killed by Akhbil during the Trojan Wars.