Egypt 29: The Colossi Of Memnon

Leaving Karnak, we bussed our way towards the Valley Of The Kings.
First stop on the West Bank: The Colossi Of Memnon.

The bus pulled over at a parking pad along the road, next to a conveinence store.
There were two dilapidated statues sitting in a field.

THESE were the famed Colossi Of Memnon?
I'm not even gonna go into their history too much here, but let's just say that for me --- especially after the wondrous wonders of Karnak --
these were a COLOSSAL LETDOWN.
I mean, the field behind them (see below) was almost more interesting!


Okay, so maybe I was spoiled by Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, but for me, the Colossi Of Memnon were just a Colossal Joke.
Back on the bus!  On to The Valley Of The Kings!