The vocal Memnon. The nearer colossus formerly gave forth a low sound when the rays of the rising sun first glanced upon it. The "song of Memnon" was famous in Roman times and is even said to have been heard in the present century.
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Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description
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Date
1881 - 1883
Contributors
Wilson, Charles William, Sir (1836-1905), Author
Fenn, Harry (1838-1911), Artist
Amenhotep III, King of Egypt
Location
New York
Source
New York Public Library
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Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")