Mysterious giant statue from ancient Egypt sings every day

1. Built to guard the tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. These two giant statues were erected about 3,400 years ago to guard the entrance to the memorial temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, one of the greatest kings of ancient Egypt. Photo: Pinterest.

2. Each statue is about 18 meters tall. These two stone statues were carved from giant sandstone blocks, with a height of up to 18 meters and an estimated weight of more than 720 tons each. Photo: Pinterest.

3. Once made a mysterious sound every morning. In ancient Rome, one of the two statues made a singing sound every morning, a phenomenon believed to be caused by the thermal expansion of the stone after absorbing night dew. Photo: Pinterest.

4. The Greeks and Romans believed they were related to mythology. Ancient Greek and Roman travelers believed that the echoes from the statue were the voice of Memnon , a legendary warrior in Greek mythology, son of the goddess of Dawn Eos. Photo: Pinterest.

5. Damaged by an earthquake. In 27 BC, a strong earthquake cracked part of the northern statue, which may have been the cause of the mysterious sound it once made. Photo: Pinterest.

6. Roman Emperor Septimius Severus attempted to restore the statue. In the 3rd century AD, Roman Emperor Septimius Severus ordered the damaged statue to be restored. After that, the mysterious sound phenomenon no longer occurred. Photo: Pinterest.

7. The original temple has almost disappeared. While Memnon's Colossi still stand, most of the rest of Amenhotep III's temple has collapsed over time due to flooding and quarrying. Photo: Pinterest.

8. Still one of Egypt's most popular tourist attractions. Today, the Colossi of Memnon is a must-see destination for anyone interested in exploring ancient Egyptian history, attracting thousands of visitors each year. Photo: Pinterest.

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