Reviving History: The Remarkable Engineering Feat of Relocating the Abu Simbel Temple (1964-1968) ‎

The relocation of Abu Simbel, 1964-1968. These temples were due to be  flooded thanks to the construction of the Aswan Dam; in order to preserve  them, an international team cut them up

.

Vintage PH๏τographs Show the Egyptian Temples of Abu Simbel being Relocated,  1964-1968 - Rare Historical PH๏τos

.

In Pics: The miraculous transfer of Abu Simbel Temple in 1968 - EgyptToday

.

Vintage PH๏τographs Show the Egyptian Temples of Abu Simbel being  Relocated, 1964-1968 - Rare Historical PH๏τos

.Saving the Temples of Abu Simbel

.

The relocation of Abu Simbel, 1964-1968. These temples were due to be  flooded thanks to the construction of the Aswan Dam; in order to preserve  them, an international team cut them up

.

 

Related Posts

The Library of Celsus: Profound structure in ancient Ephesus

The Library of Celsus: Profound structure in ancient Ephesus

Borrowing books was a common practice among ancient Greeks and Romans, known as an example of mutual aid. Libraries were not only a great source of information…

Israeli Archaeologists Just Found A Gold Ring With One Of The Earliest Symbols For Jesus Christ In A Roman-Era Shipwreck

Israeli Archaeologists Just Found A Gold Ring With One Of The Earliest Symbols For Jesus Christ In A Roman-Era Shipwreck

The octagonal gold ring dates to the third century and is inlaid with a green gemstone that has an image of Jesus as the “good shepherd” carved…

Inghirami Tomb (3rd-2nd Century BCE) is an Etruscan burial with 53 alabaster urns, located at the necropolis of Ulimeto in the east part of Volterra, Italy

Inghirami Tomb (3rd-2nd Century BCE) is an Etruscan burial with 53 alabaster urns, located at the necropolis of Ulimeto in the east part of Volterra, Italy

The tomb was discovered by the two Inghiram brothers, who visited the necropolis of Ulimeto on the outskirts of Volterra, Italy, in 1861. It represents a characteristic…

Mysterious 9,000-Year-Old ‘Stonehenge’ Found Under Lake Michigan

Mysterious 9,000-Year-Old ‘Stonehenge’ Found Under Lake Michigan

Deep below the waters of Lake Michigan lies a prehistoric mystery that has fascinated and baffled researchers for years. A 9,000-year-old Stonehenge-like stone formation, hidden beneath 40…

The tragedy of Queen Ankhesenamun, sister and wife of Tutankhamun

The tragedy of Queen Ankhesenamun, sister and wife of Tutankhamun

Everyone has heard of the famous boy king, Tutankhamun, but the name of his beloved sister and wife Ankhesenamun is rarely uttered. The tragic life of Ankhesenamun was…

LOST AT SEA Inside sunken ancient Egyptian city known as ‘Venice of the Nile’ with incredible temples that drowned 1,200 years ago

LOST AT SEA Inside sunken ancient Egyptian city known as ‘Venice of the Nile’ with incredible temples that drowned 1,200 years ago

LONG ago in ancient times stood a bustling Egyptian city known for its incredible temples and city ports. Situated in the Mediterranean, Thonis-Heracleion was almost forgotten forever…