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.
Dodi Al-Fayed (Born 15 April 1955) . In this fine art painting of King Dodi who lives for ever. I lovingly call him King for his great virtues such as great human being with great humility , generosity to friends, family and supporting under privileged ones. You are the star in the sky so bright and so lovely. We still feel you among us.
© All Rights Reserved – No Usage Allowed in Any Form Without My Written Consent. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: The Temple of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel is one of two massive rock temples in southern Egypt on the western bank of Lake Nasser about 290 km southwest of Aswan.
Another in My Egyptian Mythology Series, I hope you enjoy these as much as I do ;)
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