7,000 tourists see sun align with Ramses II

The city of Abu Simbel, a popular tourist destination south of Aswan, experienced a unique phenomenon this Thursday morning, October 22, 2026, as the sun aligned directly with the face of Pharaoh Ramses II. Around 7,000 tourists and visitors from various parts of the world were present to witness this event. This phenomenon, known as the sunrise alignment with the statues at Abu Simbel Temple, is a remarkable occurrence that highlights the global archaeological and touristic significance of the site. Such events typically happen twice a year at specific times.