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This is an artist's interpretation of Abu Simbel. They have said  " The massive edifice overlooks the Nile and would have been a potent reminder of Ancient Egyptian power and dominance in the region". This means the statues represent the power and control the Egyptian gods have on their country.

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Abu Simbel is a site of two structures built by an Egyptian King named Ramses the second . It used to be located in southern Egypt and is close to the Sudanese border but is now located . It started in 1244 B.C and finished in 1224 BC which took 20 years to build these stunning
structures.

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This photo is taken at the original setting of the authentic temple before it was relocated.

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Photo taken from above the temple.

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The Egyptian Government planned to build the Dam on the river Nile, which would have submerged the temples. Therefore, UNESCO created a multi-national team of archaeologists to remove the temple, to a near by cliff location.
The relocation works occurred between 1964 and 1968. The cost was over 40 million US dollars.

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More photos from the relocation...

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As the temples stopped being used, the whole area was covered by the desert sand and over the centuries, the temples were totally forgotten. However, the temples were rediscovered in 1813 by Johann Ludewig. The temples were fully examined by the english explorer, William Banks. He led earth works activities to reveal the entrance to this great monument.

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This source is an Egyptian encyclopedia and gives you a lot of background information about the temples.

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History helps us understand where we came from and how the world and humans have evolved. Through the study of history we can gather knowledge on the past and why certain events occurred. It is important to learn our history so we can develop an understanding on how society and culture used to be and how it has changed. The study of Archaeology is one of the most important ways of gaining a deep understanding of history, it involves looking through the restoration of ancient materials. Abu Simbel is an example of an archaeological site that provides todays society with information on Ancient Egypt, the way people lived and civilisation. Abu simbel twin temples which are monuments for dynasty reign of the Pharaoh Rameses II.  Egyptians proved themselves one of the most sophisticated, well organised and artistic civilisations of ancient times.

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UNESCO Archives Film Collection: "The World Saves Abu Simbel", 29', 1972.

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Value of Archaeology | PHMC > Pennsylvania Archaeology

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Poem of Pentaur , New Kingdom Trade Routes , Hieroglyphic display in Temples of Karnak , Artwork found in Abu Simbel ,Correspondence between Egyptians and Hittites

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Besides their grandeur, the Abu Simbel temples are notable because they were moved in 1964 to make way for the High Aswan Dam.

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School project pack
Publisher: The five mile press