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1962 in Egypt
Explore 11 historical events and records for Egypt in 1962.
Historical records for Egypt in 1962
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Archaeological Finds Museum Rationale
Excavations associated with the Nubian rescue effort recovered material that later helped underpin the need for a museum dedicated to the region's history.
Beit El Wali Temple Transfer
The Temple of Beit el Wali was dismantled and moved to higher ground as part of the multinational Nubian rescue works.
Dakka Temple Salvage
The Temple of Dakka underwent dismantling and relocation to prevent submergence, with the work overseen by Egyptian antiquities authorities.
Dendur Temple Salvage
Egyptian antiquities teams supervised the dismantling and transfer of the Temple of Dendur during the Nubian salvage programme.
Diversion Tunnel Works
Osman's contractors advance the channels and tunnels needed to divert the Nile.
Maharraqa Temple Dismantling
The Temple of Maharraqa was taken apart and transferred from its threatened position in Nubia as part of the international rescue effort.
Nubian Community Relocation
The government accelerates construction of replacement settlements for Egyptian Nubian communities.
Pennut Tomb Relocation
The Tomb of Pennut from Aniba was moved as part of the wider operation to save archaeological remains endangered by the reservoir.
Temple of Dendur Salvage Undertaken
Egyptian antiquities authorities coordinated work to protect the Temple of Dendur from flooding.
Wadi Es Sebua Temple Transfer
Rescue teams dismantled and relocated the Temple of Wadi es Sebua to preserve it from waters associated with the Aswan Dam.
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