Today, the Karnak temples witnessed the phenomenon of sunrise on the axis of the Karnak temples.
Dr. Mostafa Waziri, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said that this phenomenon was witnessed.
by more than a thousand Egyptian and foreign tourists who were keen to be present in front of the Karnak temples in Luxor .
since the early morning to witness this unique phenomenon.
Where the sun shone on the axis of the temples at exactly six o’clock and 31 minutes in the morning, starting from the eastern gate.
passing through the Holy of Holies, and all the axes of the temple until the main (pylon) gate.
stressing that the Karnak antiquities area organized the entry of all visitors during the occurrence of this unique phenomenon.
allowing them to enjoy Watch them and avoid any congestion.
For his part, Dr. Fathi Yassin, Director General of Upper Egypt Antiquities, said that the National Center for Astronomical.
and Geophysical Research has participated in monitoring this phenomenon by providing small astronomical telescopes.
that allow visitors to the temple to monitor the phenomenon closely.
It should be noted that the Egyptian-French Center for the Study of the Karnak Temples was the first to monitor this phenomenon.
as it was scientifically proven that the main axis of the Karnak temples is directed to the east.
and that the sunrise on the main axis of Karnak is evidence of the official start of winter.
