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Why Do People Fill The Abu Simbel Temple At Sunrise?

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The Abu Simbel Sun Festival celebrates the two dates each year when the sun fills the innermost temple room where there are four statues. This happens to celebrate the anniversary of Ramesses' ascension to the throne (in February) and his birthday (in October).

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