Hundreds of tourists and locals gathered on Thursday morning to witness the rare celestial event where the golden rays of the sun penetrate the inner part of a 3,000-year-old temple in the southern region of Egypt, illuminating the statues.
The sun's rays enter the Great Temple of Ramses II twice a year, on October 22 and February 22. These dates are believed to be related to the birthday and coronation of the ancient Egyptian king Ramses II. Due to the temple's architecture and its special alignment with the sun, the light that enters the inner chamber lasts for about 20 minutes.
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