Sunday, Feb 22, 2015: Abu Simbel Festival (Egypt)

For years, I've been intrigued by the semi annual solar phenomenon occurring at the Abu Simbel temple in Egypt every February 22 and October 22nd.  



It is believed that the axis of the temple was positioned by the ancient Egyptian architects in such a way that on October 22 and February 22, the rays of the sun would penetrate the sanctuary and illuminate the sculptures on the back wall, except for the statue of Ptah, the god connected with the Underworld, who always remained in the dark. People gather at Abu Simbel to witness this remarkable sight, on October 21 and February 21.^[6][7]