Ruins of the Sun Temple of Niuserre at Abu Ghurab, one of only two surviving sun temples from the Fifth Dynasty. The site features a large open courtyard w
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Ruins of the Sun Temple of Niuserre at Abu Ghurab, one of only two surviving sun temples from the Fifth Dynasty. The site features a large open courtyard with the base of an obelisk and surrounding structures, along with precision basalt pavement and alabaster features that have drawn attention from alternative researchers.
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