Aswan

Abu Simbel Sun Festival

Name: Abu Simbel Sun Festival
Start: 2027-02-21T22:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-02-22T21:59:00+00:00
Location: Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate

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Twice a year the dawn sun reaches deep into Ramesses II's temple to light the sanctuary statues, leaving only Ptah, god of darkness, in shadow. Crowds gather before sunrise, then Nubian music and dance follow outside.

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Abu Simbel Sun Festival
22 October · Great Temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel
Twice a year the rising sun reaches the inner sanctuary and lights the statues of Ramesses II, Ra-Horakhty and Amun. The alignment can shift by a day.
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