Sun 'rises' on Ramesses II statue in Egypt
22.10.2017

ASWAN, EGYPT - OCTOBER 22: Domestic and foreign tourists come to the Abu Simbel temples to see the sunbeams, lighting up the statues of King Ramesses II and other 'gods' twice a year in Aswan, Egypt on October 22, 2017. It's believed that this occurrence commemorates Ramses II’s ascension to the throne, 22nd February, and his birthday, 22nd October. Also it's believed that agricultural season starts on October 22, and harvest season starts in ancient Egypt. ( Stringer - Anadolu Agency )

Sun 'rises' on Ramesses II statue in Egypt
Fotoğraf: Stringer

ASWAN, EGYPT - OCTOBER 22: Domestic and foreign tourists come to the Abu Simbel temples to see the sunbeams, lighting up the statues of King Ramesses II and other 'gods' twice a year in Aswan, Egypt on October 22, 2017. It's believed that this occurrence commemorates Ramses II’s ascension to the throne, 22nd February, and his birthday, 22nd October. Also it's believed that agricultural season starts on October 22, and harvest season starts in ancient Egypt. ( Stringer - Anadolu Agency )

Sun 'rises' on Ramesses II statue in Egypt
Fotoğraf: Stringer

ASWAN, EGYPT - OCTOBER 22: Domestic and foreign tourists come to the Abu Simbel temples to see the sunbeams, lighting up the statues of King Ramesses II and other 'gods' twice a year in Aswan, Egypt on October 22, 2017. It's believed that this occurrence commemorates Ramses II’s ascension to the throne, 22nd February, and his birthday, 22nd October. Also it's believed that agricultural season starts on October 22, and harvest season starts in ancient Egypt. ( Stringer - Anadolu Agency )

Sun 'rises' on Ramesses II statue in Egypt
Fotoğraf: Stringer

ASWAN, EGYPT - OCTOBER 22: Domestic and foreign tourists come to the Abu Simbel temples to see the sunbeams, lighting up the statues of King Ramesses II and other 'gods' twice a year in Aswan, Egypt on October 22, 2017. It's believed that this occurrence commemorates Ramses II’s ascension to the throne, 22nd February, and his birthday, 22nd October. Also it's believed that agricultural season starts on October 22, and harvest season starts in ancient Egypt. ( Stringer - Anadolu Agency )

Sun 'rises' on Ramesses II statue in Egypt
Fotoğraf: Stringer

ASWAN, EGYPT - OCTOBER 22: The Abu Simbel temples are seen during the sunbeams lighting up the statues of King Ramesses II and other 'gods' twice a year in Aswan, Egypt on October 22, 2017. It's believed that this occurrence commemorates Ramses II’s ascension to the throne, 22nd February, and his birthday, 22nd October. Also it's believed that agricultural season starts on October 22, and harvest season starts in ancient Egypt. ( Stringer - Anadolu Agency )

Sun 'rises' on Ramesses II statue in Egypt
Fotoğraf: Stringer

ASWAN, EGYPT - OCTOBER 22: Domestic and foreign tourists come to the Abu Simbel temples to see the sunbeams, lighting up the statues of King Ramesses II and other 'gods' twice a year in Aswan, Egypt on October 22, 2017. It's believed that this occurrence commemorates Ramses II’s ascension to the throne, 22nd February, and his birthday, 22nd October. Also it's believed that agricultural season starts on October 22, and harvest season starts in ancient Egypt. ( Stringer - Anadolu Agency )

Sun 'rises' on Ramesses II statue in Egypt
Fotoğraf: Stringer

ASWAN, EGYPT - OCTOBER 22: Domestic and foreign tourists come to the Abu Simbel temples to see the sunbeams, lighting up the statues of King Ramesses II and other 'gods' twice a year in Aswan, Egypt on October 22, 2017. It's believed that this occurrence commemorates Ramses II’s ascension to the throne, 22nd February, and his birthday, 22nd October. Also it's believed that agricultural season starts on October 22, and harvest season starts in ancient Egypt. ( Stringer - Anadolu Agency )

Sun 'rises' on Ramesses II statue in Egypt
Fotoğraf: Stringer

ASWAN, EGYPT - OCTOBER 22: Domestic and foreign tourists come to the Abu Simbel temples to see the sunbeams, lighting up the statues of King Ramesses II and other 'gods' twice a year in Aswan, Egypt on October 22, 2017. It's believed that this occurrence commemorates Ramses II’s ascension to the throne, 22nd February, and his birthday, 22nd October. Also it's believed that agricultural season starts on October 22, and harvest season starts in ancient Egypt. ( Stringer - Anadolu Agency )

Sun 'rises' on Ramesses II statue in Egypt
Fotoğraf: Stringer

ASWAN, EGYPT - OCTOBER 22: Domestic and foreign tourists come to the Abu Simbel temples to see the sunbeams, lighting up the statues of King Ramesses II and other 'gods' twice a year in Aswan, Egypt on October 22, 2017. It's believed that this occurrence commemorates Ramses II’s ascension to the throne, 22nd February, and his birthday, 22nd October. Also it's believed that agricultural season starts on October 22, and harvest season starts in ancient Egypt. ( Stringer - Anadolu Agency )

Sun 'rises' on Ramesses II statue in Egypt
Fotoğraf: Stringer

ASWAN, EGYPT - OCTOBER 22: The Abu Simbel temples are seen during the sunbeams lighting up the statues of King Ramesses II and other 'gods' twice a year in Aswan, Egypt on October 22, 2017. It's believed that this occurrence commemorates Ramses II’s ascension to the throne, 22nd February, and his birthday, 22nd October. Also it's believed that agricultural season starts on October 22, and harvest season starts in ancient Egypt. ( Stringer - Anadolu Agency )

Sun 'rises' on Ramesses II statue in Egypt
Fotoğraf: Stringer

ASWAN, EGYPT - OCTOBER 22: People take photos of the Abu Simbel temples during the sunbeams lighting up the statues of King Ramesses II and other 'gods' twice a year in Aswan, Egypt on October 22, 2017. It's believed that this occurrence commemorates Ramses II’s ascension to the throne, 22nd February, and his birthday, 22nd October. Also it's believed that agricultural season starts on October 22, and harvest season starts in ancient Egypt. ( Stringer - Anadolu Agency )

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