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The Colossi of Memnon are two massive quartzite statues on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor (Thebes-West), Egypt. Although they now stand almost isolated in the landscape, they were originally the gatekeepers to one of the most colossal temples of antiquity. Here's the most important thing you need to know about these "stone giants": 1. Who do they depict? Contrary to their Greek name, the statues do not represent the mythological hero Memnon, but rather the pharaoh Amenhotep III (18th Dynasty, c. 1350 BC). They flanked the entrance to his mortuary temple, which was once the largest in Egypt—even larger than the Karnak Temple. Because the temple was built on the Nile's floodplain, it crumbled over the millennia due to water and earthquakes. Today, almost only the Colossi remain. 2. Why are they called "Memnon"? The name originates from ancient Greek travelers. After an earthquake in 27 BC, the northern city was renamed

Islamic prayer house

This is a wonderful place to walk, jog, or ride a bicycle/golf cart.

There are numerous offers and possibilities for a cool refreshment 🍻

Admission is free. There's a large parking lot and a few stalls selling souvenirs.

Our hot air balloon flight ended in the middle of agricultural fields. Lots of pilots try to end their flights at the starting point. Due to a lot of other balloons, the pilot explaind me that he wanted to avoid congestion and decided to land on a field which was recently cut and where we did no harm. Everything felt safe and under control. I can recommend such a flight.

With a hot air balloon ride we were flying over the Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut early morning. Pictures are taken from above ground.

Relax and drink a coffee while looking at the beautiful yachts, very nice :)