West Bank of the Nile at Luxor.

by Günther Eichhorn

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There are several sites on the west bank of the Nile opposite of Luxor. The Ramesseum is a sizable temple complex on the west side of the Nile near Luxor. I did not get to visit it. I saw it from the air during my Hot Air Balloon ride. The two huge statues that are near the Ramesseum are called the Colossi of Memnon.

ramesseum luxor hot The Ramesseum near Luxor from a hot air balloon. I didn't get any closer than this. (367k) couple large statues A couple of large statues near the Ramesseum from the air. They are called the Colossi of Memnon. They were built by Amunhotep III (1855 - 1808 BCE). (364k) two statues ground One of the two statues from the ground. (506k) large temple ramesseum Large Temple at the Ramesseum. (290k) large temple ramesseum Large Temple at the Ramesseum. (281k)


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