Abu Simbel Cutting Method Selected
The Egyptian government chose to save the Abu Simbel temples by cutting them into blocks and transferring them to a higher site.
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1963 in Egypt
Explore 7 historical events and records for Egypt in 1963.
Historical records for Egypt in 1963
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Abu Simbel Relocation Method Selected
The Egyptian government adopted a scheme to cut and reassemble the Abu Simbel temples above the future water level.
Aksha Temple Remains Saved
Archaeological specialists salvaged the remains of the Aksha temple with financial assistance from France and prepared them for reconstruction in Khartoum.
Buhen Temples Rescue
Rescue operations transferred temple remains from Buhen to Khartoum with support from the United Kingdom and the United States.
Monument Salvage Cooperation
Nasser's government cooperates with international teams relocating temples from the reservoir zone.
Semna East Temple Rescue
The remains of the Semna East temple were saved and transferred to Khartoum with financial support from the Netherlands.
Semna West Temple Rescue
The Semna West temple remains were relocated to Khartoum with financial help from Belgium as part of the Sudanese Nubian campaign.
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