Tallest archaeological artefacts

As of 2026-10-16, Colossi of Memnon tops the list with 18 m.

1. #1 Colossi of Memnon — 18 m

   ancient Egyptian statues

   source Wikidata
2. #2 Forma Urbis Romae — 13 m

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

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

   ancient Egyptian papyrus scroll

   source Wikidata
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

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

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

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

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

   source Wikidata
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

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

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

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

   Large bas-relief of a genie giving blessing

   source Wikidata
10. #10 Menhir of Soalar — 4.35 m

    Menhir or stella with engraved decoration

    source Wikidata