Secrets of Egypt Revealed Podcast!
Episode 9: Cairo: Colossi of Memnon Reborn: The Resurrection of the Greatest Mortuary Temple of All!
It was the largest temple ever built all in one go – for one god! Yet, with earthquakes, flooding, looting and a thousand natural calamities, all that has remained for centuries are the two famous colossal statues– The Colossi of Memnon – standing like great guardians of the West Bank. Amenhotep III, Egypt’s golden king rich in wealth and alliances, built this great memorial temple to keep his cult alive forever. Now, a great Armenian archaeologist Dr. Hourig Sourouzian is resurrecting this sacred place… and allowing Amenhotep to shine again. Learn about the exciting works afoot to restore the greatness of Kom el Hettan with its the Colossi of Memnon gateway. Francois and Laura will discuss the fascinating history, the legends, and the exciting new finds and accomplishments at this most exciting and active archaeological site.
It was the largest temple ever built all in one go – for one god! Yet, with earthquakes, flooding, looting and a thousand natural calamities, all that has remained for centuries are the two famous colossal statues– The Colossi of Memnon – standing like great guardians of the West Bank. Amenhotep III, Egypt’s golden king rich in wealth and alliances, built this great memorial temple to keep his cult alive forever. Now, a great Armenian archaeologist Dr. Hourig Sourouzian is resurrecting this sacred place… and allowing Amenhotep to shine again. Learn about the exciting works afoot to restore the greatness of Kom el Hettan with its the Colossi of Memnon gateway. Francois and Laura will discuss the fascinating history, the legends, and the exciting new finds and accomplishments at this most exciting and active archaeological site.