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Picture of the day: Tourists dismayed as fog blocks sunlight from illuminating Abu Simbel's inner sanctum Crowds disappointed as long-awaited event at the ancient Egyptian Abu Simbel temple sabotaged by bad weather (Photo: Aswat Masriya)
Twice a year, on Feb 22, a day marking the king's birthday and on Oct 22, a day celebrating his coronation, sunlight illuminates the statues of the sun gods Re-Horakhte and Amon-Re, as well as a statue of king Ramses II. Today was a no go for the sun. For the latest news, features, arts and culture from Al-Ahram's English language website, click here. http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/188241.aspx