Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae
Overview
This outstanding archaeological area contains such magnificent monuments as the Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel and the Sanctuary of Isis at Philae, which were saved from the rising waters of the Nile thanks to the International Campaign launched by UNESCO, in 1960 to 1980.
About Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae
The International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia was the effort to relocate 22 monuments in Lower Nubia, in Southern Egypt and northern Sudan, between 1960 and 1980. This was done in order to make way for the building of the Aswan Dam, at the Nile's first cataract, a project launched following the 1952 Egyptian revolution. This project was undertaken under UNESCO leadership and a coalition of fifty countries. This process led to the creation of the World Heritage Convention in 1972, and thus the system of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Read more on WikipediaSelection Criteria
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Components(10 locations)
- •Amada88-002
- •Kalabsha88-004
- •Abu Simbel88-001
- •Wadi Sebua88-003
- •Islamic Cemetery88-010
- •Monastery of St. Simeon88-009
- •Philae (Island of Agilkia)88-005
- •Stone quarries and obelisk88-008
- •Old and Middle Kingdom Tombs88-006
- •Ruins of town of Elephantine88-007
Details
- Countries
- Egypt
- ISO Codes
- EG
- Area
- 374.48 ha
- Coordinates
- 22.3372, 31.6258
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