Colossi of Memnon

"The two faceless Colossi of Memnon, originally representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III, rising majestically about 18m from the plain, are the first monuments tourists see when they visit the west bank" Full review

"This pair of statues, which stand about 59 feet tall and depict King Amenhotep III...the statues' impressive size and the lack of an entrance fee make this site well worth a visit." Full review

"The Greek explanation associated the statue with the Homeric character Memnon and the noise with him singing a greeting to his mother Eos, the goddess of dawn. " Full review

"These colossi were well known to the ancient Greeks and Romans, and after an earthquake fractured one of the monuments in 27 BC, it was said to sing softly at dawn...early-morning stop for tour groups" Full review

"The larger-than-life acoustic wonders named to represent the Greek god Memnon, a Trojan War hero, carry Greek and Latin inscriptions and the popular tourist destination is said to sing, literally"