Tallest archaeological artefacts

As of 2026-08-21, Colossi of Memnon tops the list with 18 m.

1. #1 Colossi of Memnon — 18 m

   ancient Egyptian statues

   The Colossi of Memnon are two large stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which stand at the front of the ruined Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, the largest temple in the Theban Necropolis. They have stood since 1350 BC, and were well known to ancient Greeks and Romans, as well as early modern travelers and Egyptologists. The statues contain 107 Roman-era inscriptions in Greek and Latin, dated to between AD 20 and 250; many of these inscriptions on the northernmost statue make reference... Read more on Wikipedia.

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2. #2 Forma Urbis Romae — 13 m

   marble map of ancient Rome (c.205-208)

   The Forma Urbis Romae or Severan Marble Plan is a massive marble map of ancient Rome, created under the emperor Septimius Severus between AD 203 and 211. Matteo Cadario gives specific years of 205–208, noting that the map was based on property records. Read more on Wikipedia.

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3. #3 Book of the Dead of Bakay — 9.67 m

   ancient Egyptian papyrus scroll

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4. #4 Wall Painting in the Southern Naos, Temple of Adonis, Dura-Europos — 6.05 m

   Descriptive wall painting in the Southern Naos of the Temple of Adonis

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5. #5 Victory Column of King Merneptah — 6.00 m

   granite column in the collection of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza

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6. #6 Hero mastering a lion-AO 19862 — 5.52 m

   high relief of a hero, probably Gilgamesh, mastering a lion

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7. #7 Circus Mosaic from Lyon — 4.97 m

   well-preserved Roman floor mosaic from Lugdunum (Lyon) depicting a chariot race with team colors, Lugdunum Musée et Théâtres inv. no. 2000.0.1209

   The Circus Games Mosaic, also known as "Mosaic Macors", is a 2nd-century CE Roman floor mosaic depicting the various stages of a chariot race between quadrigae, chariots drawn by four horses. It was discovered in 1806 in Lyon, and after a number of relocations since its discovery is now on display in the Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon. Read more on Wikipedia.

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8. #8 Hero mastering a lion-AO19861 — 4.50 m

   high relief of a hero (Enkidu?) mastering a lion

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9. #9 Genie giving blessing-AO 19863 — 4.49 m

   Large bas-relief of a genie giving blessing

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10. #10 Menhir of Soalar — 4.35 m

    Menhir or stella with engraved decoration

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