Colossi of Memnon — twin seated statues of Amenhotep III on the Theban Necropolis, Luxor
Ancient Egypt
present

site architecture — mortuary temple conservation

Location

Luxor, Egypt

Period

1999 – present

Role

Site Architect (15+ years, 3 months/year)

Client

Colossi of Memnon and Amenhotep III Temple Conservation Project

Project Description

Serving as site architect for over fifteen years at one of Egypt's most ambitious Pharaonic conservation projects: the excavation and conservation of the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III (18th Dynasty, c. 1350 BC) in the Theban Necropolis. The Colossi of Memnon — the iconic seated statues flanking the entrance — are among the most recognised monuments in Egypt.

Key Achievements

  • Ongoing since 1999 — one of the longest continuous conservation commitments in Egyptian archaeology
  • Documentation and conservation of 18th Dynasty royal statuary and architectural elements
  • Coordination between Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities and international teams

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