Conservation of Egypt's Colossi of Memnon and Amenhotep III Temple

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East of the pedestal, team members examine a colossal toe.
East of the pedestal, team members examine a colossal toe.

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Cleaning alabaster blocks found at the Third Pylon.
Cleaning alabaster blocks found at the Third Pylon.

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Decorated granite block belonging to the pedestals of the colossi.
Decorated granite block belonging to the pedestals of the colossi.

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Parts of statues of the goddess Sekhmet in the north portico.
Parts of statues of the goddess Sekhmet in the north portico.

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Conservation of statues, column bases, and pavement slabs.
Conservation of statues, column bases, and pavement slabs.

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Wooden fencing protects the Second Pylon during conservation
Wooden fencing protects the Second Pylon during conservation

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Wooden fence around the Peristyle Court.
Wooden fence around the Peristyle Court.

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The head of Amenhotep III in the Luxor Museum, before conserving the beard.
The head of Amenhotep III in the Luxor Museum, before conserving the beard.

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Conservators join the beard to the head of Amenhotep III.
Conservators join the beard to the head of Amenhotep III.

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Head of Amenhotep III, after conserving the beard.
Head of Amenhotep III, after conserving the beard.