Ramses II the most famous pharaoh in Egyptian history built one of the biggest temple -Abu Simbel in Luxor. 

Abu simbel is famous that for most of the year, the inner sanctum of the main temple at Abu Simbel is shrouded in darkness.

Only 2 days in all the year we can see the sun shining for 20 minutes on the king Ramses and the gods in the temple’s inner sanctum.

On February 21 – day celebrating King`s birthday and 21 October day celebrating his coronation. Continue reading →