Four Sacred Gods - Ramses II - Sun Temple - 1250 BC - Egypt
Four Sacred Gods at Ramses’ s Abu Simbel – Sun Temple – 1250 BC – Egypt
The Fine art shows the Statues of the four main universal gods Ra, Amun, Ptah and Ramses II to whom the temple is dedicated. These statues are situated inside 200 feet into the temple. The orientation of the temple lay out is very special in such a manner that the rays of the rising Sun would light up the statues of these four Gods twice a year . The Solstice’s occurrence commemorates the Ramsees II’ ascension to the throne 22nd February and his birth date which is 22 October.
Crowds from world over pack into the chapel before the dawn breaks and watch the shafts of light slowly creep 200 feet inside the temple to eventually illuminate the statues in an awe-inspiring display. Coincidentally, all but the statue of Ptah is lit up in golden rays, as per legend Ptah was a after all a god of darkness. The celebrations start as crowd participates in music , dancing , eating after witnessing this extraordinary natural splendor out side the temple in front of the Another 4 Colossal 108 feet sandstone statues of Ramses II situated in front of the Temple.
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MrJoop
I like references to solstices, etc.. That’s such a strong, universal link to the distant past that affect our whole, small world!
Sunil Sharma replied
Thank for liking the work this work is from 1250 BC and Egyptian Architecture was World Class as this temple part of World Heritage which is devoted to Sun God and Solstice play a dominant role in Earth’s Seasons.
Ushna Sardar
Sunil Sharma replied
Wow ! That’s great featuring in CORE group.
dawndavies
Congratulations, your fabulous image has been



Sunil Sharma replied
Thanks for featuring in the All Things Ancient Egyptian, Dawn Davies
Dawnsky2
congratulations on your fabulous feature :)
Sunil Sharma replied
Thank you for liking the work DawnSky2.