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The main temple at Abu Simbel, which Ramses ordered to be built near the border of Nubia and Upper Egypt, was dedicated to two sun gods, Amen-Re and Re-Horakhte. Standing 100 feet (33 meters) tall, ...

Sun aligned Tuesday morning on the statute of Ramses II in Aswan's Abu Simbel Temple on a rare phenomenon that happens twice a year; on February 22 and October 22. In statements to MENA, Director ...

The Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, Egypt. Photo: Roger Wood/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images. Adnan Qiblawi July 26, 2024 Share Share This Article.

The sun aligned on the statue of Ramses II in Aswan's Abu Simbel Temple on Thursday morning in a rare astronomical phenomenon that occurs biannually -- on 22 October and 22 February.

Sun aligned Thursday morning on the statute of Ramses II in Aswan's Abu Simbel Temple on a rare phenomenon that happens twice a year; on February 22 and October 22.

The sun’s rays align with the Holy of Holies at the Temple of Abu Simbel twice a year, on February 22 and October 22. The Holy of Holies within consists of a platform that includes a seated statue of ...