Luxor, Egypt

Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon in West Thebes, built circa 1360 B.C. on behalf of the Pharaoh Amenophis III.

Building Material:
quartzite

Type of Soiling:
Airborne pollutants
environmental pollution (traffic)

Cleaning Equipment:
Blasting Gun
Abrasive: Calcium Carbonate

Duration:
January–March 2002
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