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The Grand Egyptian Museum has recreated the famous solar alignment that lights the face of King Ramses II, using modern design and technology to bring ancient Egypt to life.
Osama Abdel Warith, president of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), confirmed that the images circulating online showing sunlight entering through an opening above the statue of Ramses II are real.
He explained in a phone interview with AlQahera News Channel that the design aims to simulate the Abu Simbel phenomenon, where the sun aligns perfectly on Ramses II’s face twice a year.
“The museum was designed to reflect historical reality,” Abdel Warith said.
“It helps visitors understand the astronomical genius of Ramses II.”
He noted that the Grand Egyptian Museum is not only a place to display artifacts but also a complete visual and cultural experience.
He added that the goal is to make visitors feel as if they are reliving moments of ancient Egyptian history.
Abdel Warith described the simulation as a key part of the museum’s philosophy of linking the past with the present and offering history in an educational and interactive way.
He also pointed out that the project focuses on digital and interactive technology, following global trends in museum design.
Visitors can view artifacts under ideal lighting and explore them through modern digital displays.
“The main goal is to merge Egypt’s ancient heritage with modern science so visitors see artifacts not as silent relics, but as living pages of history,” Abdel Warith said.
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