Colossal statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye
The colossal statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye is a monolith group statue of Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III of the eighteenth dynasty, his Great Royal Wife Tiye, and three of their daughters. It is the largest known dyad ever carved. The statue originally stood in Medinet Habu, Western Thebes; today it is the centerpiece of the main hall of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
| Colossal statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye | |
|---|---|
The statue in the hall of the Egyptian Museum | |
| Year | c. 1360 BCE |
| Medium | limestone |
| Subject | Amenhotep III Tiye Henuttaneb Nebetah unknown princess |
| Dimensions | 7 m (height) × 4,4 m (width) (23 ft × 14,4 ft ) |
| Location | Egyptian Museum, Cairo |
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