Construction Launch Ceremony
Nasser marks the start of construction by initiating blasting at the project site.
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1960 in Egypt
Explore 10 historical events and records for Egypt in 1960.
Historical records for Egypt in 1960
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January
High Dam Groundbreaking Ceremony Held
Nasser inaugurated construction of the High Dam with a ceremonial blast at the project site.
Start of Aswan High Dam Construction
Nasser inaugurates major construction work on the Aswan High Dam.
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Debod Temple Dismantling
Egyptian antiquities specialists dismantled the Temple of Debod as part of early efforts to safeguard monuments from inundation.
Egyptian Construction Mobilisation
Osman mobilises Egyptian contractors, equipment and labour for the project.
Nubian Collection Rescue Background
The international Nubian salvage campaign began after Egypt sought assistance to protect monuments and artefacts threatened by the Aswan High Dam reservoir.
Nubian Resettlement Planning
Nasser's government plans relocation of communities threatened by the future reservoir.
Qertassi Kiosk Transfer
The Kiosk of Qertassi was dismantled and moved by the Egyptian Antiquities Service before rising waters could damage the monument.
Taffa Temple Relocation
Egyptian antiquities officials transferred the Temple of Taffa during the opening phase of the Nubian salvage campaign.
Temple of Debod Removed
Egyptian antiquities specialists dismantled the Temple of Debod to rescue it from inundation.
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