Sun Festival celebrated in Egypt

Source: Xinhua| 2017-10-23 07:58:23|Editor: Jiaxin
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EGYPT-ASWAN-ABU SIMBEL-SUN FESTIVAL

The sculptures of Amun, King Ramses II and Re-Harakhty (from L to R) are illuminated by a ray of sunlight during the Sun Festival at the Great Temple of Abu Simbel in Aswan, Egypt, Oct. 22, 2017. During the Sun Festival, crowds gather before sunrise to observe sunlight lightening the sculpture of King Ramses II which occurs twice a year, separately marking his birthday and coronation. (Xinhua/Meng Tao)

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