Egypt: Sun Rays Illuminate Face of Ramses II in Aswan for 20 Minutes

Sun rays illuminated the face of Ramses II statue in its sanctuary in the Abu Simple temple in south Aswan on Thursday October 22,2020 for 20 minutes in a rare phenomenon that takes place twice a year.

For most of the year, the inner sanctum of the main temple at Abu Simbel is shrouded in darkness.

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