: an Ethiopian king slain by Achilles at a late stage of the Trojan War
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However, all eyes will be on Luxor, where an eclipsed sun will be visible from the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and the Temple of Hatshepsut.
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Memnon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Memnon. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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