Egypt’s Min. of Tourism & Antiquities to hold international concert in Abu Simbel Temples on Solar Alignment Phenomenon day, Feb. 22

  • Date: 14-Feb-2021
  • Source: Egypt Today
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  • Country:Egypt
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Egypt’s Min. of Tourism & Antiquities to hold international concert in Abu Simbel Temples on Solar Alignment Phenomenon day, Feb. 22

Abu Simbel Temples - photo via Marco Valerio







CAIRO – 14 February 2021: The countdown to the Solar Alignment Phenomenon at the Holy of Holies in the Ramses II Temple in Abu Simbel begins.

 

The Solar Alignment is a unique astronomical phenomenon that was created by the ancient Egyptians thousands of years ago inside the temples of Abu Simbel. It takes place twice every year on February 22 and October 22.

 

Director General of Aswan and Nubia Antiquities Abdel Moneim Saeed confirmed that with the approaching date of the "Solar Alignment Phenomenon", the Aswan and Nubia antiquities area is preparing to hold a special international music concert without an audience on the day of the special solar event.  Further details will be announced after the completion of the necessary procedures.

 

Saeed said in press statements that the archaeological area continues to prepare for the Solar Alignment on the