#winter solstice
Preparations are currently underway in the governorate of Luxor for the annual solar alignment phenomenon set to grace the Karnak Temple on 21 December. In this phenomenon, the sun shines on the middle of the Karnak Temple, streaming through the eastern gate, illuminating the sacred parts of the temple, and ending at the temple’s main pylon. Expected to unfold from 6 to 8 AM, this annual occurrence, coincides with the advent of the winter season, the season of germination for…
