4,000 visitors gathered, but heavy clouds spoiled King Ramses II Abu Simbel's sun alignment
The solar alignment occurs on February 22 and October 22 each year, which are days associated with the agricultural and harvest seasons for the ancient Egyptians.
Tourists admire the colossal statues of Ramesses II inside the Great Temple in the temple complex of Abu Simbel.(photo credit: O'SHI. Via Shutterstock)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF