Crowds watch twice-a-year sunrise ceremony at Abu Simbel temple

Visitors gathered at Egypt’s Abu Simbel temple on Thursday for a sunrise event that occurs twice a year. The occasion continues a tradition associated with the site for thousands of years. It highlights Egypt’s ancient cultural heritage and its enduring appeal to travellers, including Africans and diaspora visitors exploring the continent’s history.

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