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by Alain Navarro 1 hour, 28 minutes ago LUXOR, Egypt (AFP) - Towering like sentries above the necropolis of Ancient Thebes in southern Egypt, the world-famous Colossi of Memnon will see their number double from two to four from next year. The painstaking work of 12 archaeologists and hundreds of workers is about to redefine the way visitors see and understand this mysterious site that has cast its spell over travellers for more than 2,000 years. "It will be sensational, that's for sure!" Hourig Sourouzian, the project's enthusiastic director, enthused to AFP....
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