Golden sunbeam illuminates ancient Egyptian temple twice yearly
The short version
- A golden sunbeam illuminates a 3,000-year-old Egyptian temple twice a year.
- Hundreds of tourists from around the world and locals gathered at dawn to witness the phenomenon.
- Some visitors slept outside the temple overnight to secure a view of the event.
- The solar phenomenon has occurred at the temple for millennia.
- The temple is located in southern Egypt.
Do you want more coverage of this?
Coverage compared
How coverage grew
First reported by Toronto Star Twice a year, a golden sunbeam illuminates a 3,000-year-old Egyptian temple
CTV News Twice a year, a golden sunbeam illuminates a 3,000-year-old Egyptian temple
New York Post Twice a year, a golden sunbeam illuminates a 3,000-year-old Egyptian temple