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Ptah was the most important of the three gods known as the Triad of Memphis, along with his lion-headed wife Sekhmet and son Nefertum. Memphis was an ancient Egyptian city, 20km south of modern day Cairo. Ptah was originally worshipped as a God of Craftsmen and Builders. In some variations, however, he is also a God of Darkness.

During the bi-annual Abu Simbel Sun Festival, the statue of Ptah is the only one of four to remain in darkness as the sun illuminates the interior of the temple to mark the birthday and ascension date of King Ramses II.