The Epic Relocation of the Abu Simbel Temples: A Testament to Human Ingenuity and the Preservation of Cultural Heritage The 1960s were a pivotal time for the preservation of cultural heritage, as the construction of the Aswan High Dam threatened to submerge the iconic Abu Simbel Temples. In response, a remarkable archaeological rescue mission was undertaken to relocate the temples to a higher location. A Monumental Task The relocation of the Abu Simbel Temples was a monumental task that required

16K views · 247 reactions | See how a massive ancient Egyptian temple complex was saved from rising water by cutting it into over 800 separate blocks and reassembling it on higher ground. Learn more tonight 10/9c on 'Egypt with the World's Greatest Explorer.' | National Geographic TV | Facebook

31K views · 3.5K reactions | Abu Simbel was carved straight into a...