The entranceway to the temple was built in such a way that on two days of the year, October 22 and February 22, the light would shine into the inner s
The entranceway to the temple was built in such a way that on two days of the year, October 22 and February 22, the light would shine into the inner sanctuary and light up three statues seated on a bench, including one of the pharaoh. It’s been hypothesized that these dates may celebrate his coronation and birth Taken @Aswan, Egypt
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