Sun illuminates face of Ramses II in Aswan
Sun illuminates face of Ramses II in Aswan for 22 minutes
Aswan - Egypt Today
Sun on Sunday illuminated the face of Ramses II sanctuary in the Abu Simple temple in south Aswan for 22 minutes in rare phenomenon that takes place twice a year.
The unique astronomical phenomenon started at about 5:53 am and lasted for 22 minutes.
For most of the year, the inner sanctum of the main temple at Abu Simbel is shrouded in darkness.
On two days, traditionally the anniversary of the birthday and coronation of pharaoh Ramses II, a shaft of sunlight pierces the gloom, illuminating statues of gods and the king in the temple's inner sanctum.
On February 22, a day celebrating the king's birthday and again on October 22, a day celebrating his coronation, sunlight illuminates seated statues of the sun gods Re-Horakhte and Amon-Re, as well as a statue of king Ramses II. The statues sit in the company of the Theban god of darkness, Ptah (who remains in the shadows all year).
Source : Mena
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