Gamal Abdel Nasser Biography and Timeline — Page 7

Nubian Population Evacuation Begins

Population evacuation began as the rising reservoir threatened villages and archaeological places across part of the Nile valley.

Temple Of Derr Dismantled

Egyptian teams dismantled the Temple of Derr during the Nubian rescue operations before the advancing waters submerged its former setting.

Gerf Husein Fragments Saved

Workers removed selected fragments of the Temple of Gerf Husein, preserving important elements that could otherwise have been lost.

Qasr Ibrim Chapels Salvaged

Egyptian antiquities specialists cut and rescued chapel fragments at Qasr Ibrim during the campaign to safeguard vulnerable monuments.

Ellesyia Chapel Dismantled

Italian specialists helped dismantle the chapel of Ellesyia with Egyptian cooperation, preparing the monument for relocation.

Amada Sanctuary Rail Transfer

A French supported rescue operation transferred the sanctuary of the Temple of Amada on rails while other sections were dismantled.

Lake Nasser Waters Rise

Water began rising behind the Aswan High Dam and increased the urgency of excavations and monument relocation across Nubia.

Nubian Settlements Relocation Accelerates

Egyptian authorities relocated communities whose homes would be submerged by the developing reservoir.

Presidential Referendum

Wins another presidential term through an uncontested referendum.

Role range: 1956-1970

Formation of Lake Nasser

Reservoir storage expands behind the dam and creates the lake later bearing Nasser's name.

Role range: 1956-1970

Egyptian Nubia Excavations Complete

The campaign completed its major archaeological excavations in Egyptian Nubia, recording sites before they were submerged.

Kalabsha Reconstruction Achievement

The rebuilding of the relocated Kalabsha temple demonstrated how large ancient structures could be protected beyond the flood zone.

Perennial Irrigation Programme

Nasser's government prepares to use regulated releases for year-round irrigation.

Role range: 1956-1970

Abu Simbel Colossal Statues Reassembled

Salvage work at Abu Simbel involved reconstructing large carved portions of the temples' facades in their new setting above the water.

Invasion of Sinai

Nasser orders the United Nations peacekeeping force out of the Sinai

Role range: 1967-1967 – 1958-1912

Mobilization

Nasser moves 100,000 men with tanks & artillery guns into the Sinai

Role range: 1967-1967 – 1958-1912

Closure of Suez Canal

Closes the Suez Canal after the Six-Day War, leaving the waterway blocked for years.

Role range: 1956-1970 – 1956-1970

Invasion of Egypt

Israel launches pre-emptive air strikes & ground attacks against Egypt

Role range: 1967-1967 – 1958-1912

Resignation and Return

Announces his resignation after defeat, then remains in office following mass demonstrations.

Role range: 1956-1970

First High Dam Generating Units Operate

The new power station began producing electricity as its first generating units entered service.

First High Dam Electricity

The power station produces its first electricity during October 1967.

Role range: 1956-1970

Emergency Law

Maintains emergency law, allowing expanded police powers, censorship and restrictions on political organization.

Role range: 1956-1970

Rule of Gaza

Israel captures the city of Gaza and the Gaza Strip

Role range: 1967-1967 – 1958-1912

Sudanese Monuments Khartoum Reassembly

The international rescue programme completed work associated with moving several Sudanese Nubian temple remains for reconstruction in Khartoum.

Full Reservoir Storage Begins

The government begins full water storage as the dam approaches its final profile.

Role range: 1956-1970

Rescued Artefacts Cultural Significance

The successful relocation of major Nubian temples demonstrated the need to preserve smaller finds and intangible cultural histories alongside famous monuments.

Philae Relocation Plan Chosen

The Egyptian government selected a proposal to dismantle monuments on Philae and rebuild them on the neighbouring island of Agilkia.

Abu Simbel Transfer Finished

The colossal Abu Simbel relocation project reached completion after the temples had been cut moved and reconstructed above the future reservoir.

War of Attrition

Announces intensified operations against Israeli forces along the Suez Canal.

Role range: 1969-1970 – 1956-1970

Expansion of Hydroelectric Generation

Additional turbines enter service and expand electricity supplied by the High Dam.

Role range: 1956-1970

Aswan High Dam Construction Completion

The completion of major Aswan High Dam works underscored the scale of landscape change driving the international campaign to save Nubian antiquities.

Completion of Aswan High Dam

Nasser oversees completion of the main High Dam construction project.

Role range: 1956-1970

High Dam Project Completion

The principal High Dam construction works are declared complete under Nasser.

Role range: 1956-1970

Principal High Dam Construction Completed

The main engineering works of the Aswan High Dam reached completion during Nasser's presidency.

Peace

Accepts the American Rogers Plan and extends the ceasefire during the War of Attrition.

Role range: 1956-1970

Death of Gamal Abdel Nasser

Gamal Abdel Nasser dies in Cairo and is succeeded by Anwar Sadat.

Role range: 1956-1970

Death of Gamal Abdel Nasser

Death of Gamal Abdel Nasser

Role range: 1956-1970