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Philae (Island of Agilkia)

Component of 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.

Selection Criteria

(i)(iii)

Details

Countries
Egypt
ISO Codes
EG
Coordinates
24.0252, 32.8846
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Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae← All UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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