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Monday, May 10, 2010

Colossi of Memnon

Egypt 5-2004
The Colossi of Memnon (known to locals as el-Colossat, or es-Salamat) are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For the past 3400 years (since 1350 BC) they have stood in the Theban necropolis, across the River Nile from the modern city of Luxor. more stuff about it here
Postcard is unwritten and without stamps 

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