Abu Simbel Sun Alignment Phenomenon

Twice each year, sunlight penetrates the Great Temple of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel and reaches the innermost sanctuary, illuminating most of the seated figures. The effect is associated with the temple’s original solar orientation and remains a celebrated feature after the 1960s relocation. Claims that the modern dates of 22 February and 22 October precisely mark Ramesses II’s birthday and coronation are popular interpretations, not securely documented ancient facts. Visitor planning: Seasonal/date-specific phenomenon; verify dates annually. Abu Simbel Sun Alignment Phenomenon is recorded in the Abu Simbel area of Aswan. The location record includes the map query Abu Simbel Sun Alignment Phenomenon, Aswan, Egypt. Plan roughly 10 to 30 minutes for the visit. The current planning record recommends morning as a practical time of day. Expected physical effort is low. Heat exposure is recorded as high. The current crowd-level estimate is medium. The recorded recommended transport mode is private driver or tour. The current record indicates that admission or an arranged ticket is required; confirm the current terms before visiting. The recorded ticket model is parent ticket. Ticket data status is inherited from parent ticket; reconfirm variable or unverified charges before travel. It is linked to parent record ASW-093 in the destination catalog. Visitor access is currently recorded as parent access. Operational confidence is recorded as high.