Colossal Statue of King Amonhotep III and queen Tye. - This colossal group statue represents king Amenhotep III and his wife queen Tye seating on high back seat or throne. Near their legs are three standing daughters. - They are made out of limestone and were found in Medinet Habu. - At the time of discovering these colossal statues, they were smashed into pieces, then the pieces were reassembled and some parts are restored. - These colossi are considered the biggest statues which are exhibited inside museum. - The Concept of Making Colossal Statue : • Colossal statues were made to express the high position of the king and to show respect to him. • The colossal statue appeared in the Old Kingdom (King Userkaf from the 5th dynasty). Then king Amenhotep III renewed the idea of making colossal statues. - Historical Background about King Amenhotep III : (1) King Amenhotep III is considered among the important king in the 18th dynasty. (2) He is the son of king Thutmose IV and q...