This is the name of the famous statues of Amenophis III. The age of the statues dates back to the 14th century BC. e. During the earthquake in 27 BC. e. the statues partially split and at sunrise they began to make sounds, "talk" Thus, the "Oracle of Memnon" appeared. The necropolis became a place of pilgrimage for Greeks and Romans. And the Roman emperor Septimius Severus even overdid it, trying to achieve the mercy of the gods, he restored the statues and they stopped "talking"
Inspection is included in the excursion to Luxor.
Inspection is included in the excursion to Luxor.
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