Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty
Signs the peace treaty establishing diplomatic relations and phased Israeli withdrawal from Sinai.
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1979 in Egypt
Explore 6 historical events and records for Egypt in 1979.
Historical records for Egypt in 1979
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March
Peace Treaty
Signs the Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty in Washington with Menachem Begin.
Arab League
Faces Egypt's suspension from the Arab League after signing peace with Israel.
Other events (month unknown)
Nubian Monuments World Heritage Listing
UNESCO lists the rescued Nubian monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae as World Heritage.
Philae Temple Transfer Completed
The programme of transferring the Philae monuments to Agilkia island reached completion, preserving the sanctuary complex from destructive flooding.
World Heritage Recognition Museum Context
The inscription of Nubian monuments on the World Heritage List underscored the international importance of the heritage that the planned Aswan museum would explain.
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