Abu Simbel

These tombs were in danger of flooding by the Aswan Dam so they were cut from the rock and moved to their present location in the 1960's.


These tombs were in danger of flooding by the Aswan Dam so they were cut from the rock and moved to their present location in the 1960's.
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   Amelia  From Medowie    Supporting Member
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That must have been a job and a half.
03/Mar/10 4:25 PM
   Vibrant Vici  From California    Supporting Member
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Amazing! How could they have moved such huge rock?
04/Mar/10 1:40 AM
   Gail  From Cockatoo Vic AU    Supporting Member
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How wonderful to hear how much they honour their relics and monuments.
14/Apr/10 6:24 PM
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