Karnak Temple
Sun Alignment at Karnak Temple: Thousands Gather to Witness the Unique Phenomenon
Luxor witnesses the solar alignment phenomenon on the Holy of Holies shrine at Karnak Temple on December 21
The Embassy of India in Cairo has resumed the celebration of the International Day of Yoga at the Karnak Temple in Luxor Sunday.
The Giza Pyramids Antiquities Area came first.
Enani and Governor of Luxor Mustafa Elham, inspected the ongoing development work in the streets and squares surrounding the Luxor and Karnak temples.
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inspected the works of the restoration project of Al-Kebbash Road in Luxor [Rams Road], as well as the ongoing works in Karnak and Luxor temples.
The “Youth Train” to Luxor was organized in cooperation between the Ministries of Tourism and Antiquities and the Youth and Sports.
Egypt inaugurates 1st phase of restoration project of Rams statues located behind temple of Amun-Ra in Karnak temples.
It occurs on December 21 of every year except for this year, when the time of occurrence of the phenomenon changes to December 22.
On October 22 of every year, scientists renew their interest in the astounding progress that the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt reached in the field of astronomy, thanks to the sun alignment phenomenon, where the sun illuminates the face of Ramses II statue in Abu Simbel.
Chair of the Arab Regional Center for World Heritage, Shaikha Mai bint Mohammad Al Khalifa, has condemned the transfer of the four sphinxes from Luxor’s Karnak Temple will be placed in Tahrir Square.
Head of Karnak Antiquities Mostafa el Sagheer announced that four sphinxes from Luxor’s Karnak Temple will be placed in Tahrir Square.
The annual two-hour event will mark the first day of winter, as per the outstanding progressive knowledge of the ancient Egyptian.
Fire broke out in a cafeteria outside the Karnak Temple due to a short circuit; no casualties or damages have been reported.
Mashat said the Karnak Temple in Luxor is the first archaeological site to receive people with special needs.
The director of the Karnak Antiquities Region stated that restoration works are resuming in the temples of Karnak and Luxor.
Foreign tourists who were dazzled by this great temple praised the Ministry of Tourism’s efforts, saying “You are doing a great job.”
Anany, Mashaat visit Karnak and inaugurate Opet Temple.
The eighth edition of the Luxor African Film Festival will kick off on March 15 at Karnak temple in Luxor.
The sun will set from the western gate of the Karnak Temple on June 21, which marks the rare astronomical phenomenon of summer solstice.
