Colossal statue of Thoth discovered at temple of Amenhotep III
in Luxor 2010 05 18 By Ann Wuyts | Independent.co.uk A colossal
statue of the ancient Egyptian god Thoth, the deity of wisdom,
is the latest artefact to be discovered near the mortuary temple
of Amenhotep III during archaeological works aimed at
controlling the subterranean water level on Luxor’s west bank.
The statue, of which only the top half was found, depicts the
ancient Egyptian deity of wisdom Thoth. The 3.5 metre tall red
granite statue is one of several artefacts discovered in the
area since excavations began. The head of a 2.5 metre high
statue depicting Pharaoh Amenhotep III in a standing position –
possibly the best preserved depiction of the pharaoh’s face
found to date - was unearthed at the King’s funeral temple at
Kom El-Hettan only months ago. A statue of the god Thoth in the
shape of a baboon was also discovered. Last year two black
granite statues of Amenhotep III were found at the temple, as
well as a 5 metre high statue simila