The sun-lit statues that comprise Ptah, Amun-Re, and the Pharaoh Ramses II are symbolic of the temple's importance. It also displays the ancient Egyptians' astronomical knowledge by illuminating these statues with precise calculations. Furthermore, the fact that the statue of Ptah remains in darkness demonstrates the temple's specific design for this unique phenomenon. The Sun Festival representing this intellectual and scholarly aspect makes it a remarkable event the world honors and celebrates. Show more