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    August 1, 2025

    The construction of this temple was a masterpiece. The "Miracle of the Sun" is particularly fascinating. 65 meters inside the temple, the sun god Ra, Rames II, and the imperial god Amun are illuminated by the sun at sunrise on February 22 and October 22, while Ptah, the god of darkness, remains in shadow the entire time.

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      April 30, 2025

      Abu Simbel is an impressive archaeological site in Egypt, known for its monumental temples. The temples were built in the 13th century BC during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II and are famous for their enormous statues of Ramses II in front of the entrances. The most important temple, the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, is carved into the rock and was constructed so that twice a year, on February 21 and October 21, the sun directly penetrates the temple and illuminates the statue of the god Amun, the god Ra, and Ramses himself. This impressive structure symbolizes the power and faith of the ancient Egyptians. Abu Simbel was carefully dismantled and rebuilt on higher ground in the 1960s due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam and the threat of flooding of the Nile Valley. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the fascinating history and architecture of ancient Egypt.

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        May 20, 2025

        Abu Simbel is a very large temple dedicated to Pharaoh Ramses II. He ruled Egypt for over 60 years.
        There is a giant key used by the temple guards to open and close the temple.
        There are four 20-meter-high statues of Ramses II at the entrance. The temple is carved out of the rock. It was man-made from 1964 to 1968. At that time, the complex was saved from the floods of the reservoir as part of a UNESCO project. It was sawn into pieces and rebuilt true to the original, with only a 1-mm deviation. Twice a year, the rays of the rising sun strike three of the four statues of gods within. The smaller temple is dedicated to his wife Nefertari. At its entrance, you can see four Ramses and two statues of his wife Nefertari. In the background is Lake Nasser.
        From Aswan to Abu Simbel, it takes three hours to drive there and back through the Sahara Desert.

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