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Apr 4, 2026 inhistory

Workers reassemble the statue of Ramses the Great at the Temple of Abu Simbel in 1967. The entire complex was relocated 200 meters further inland to allow for construction of the Aswan High Dam.

Workers reassemble the statue of Ramses the Great at the Temple of Abu Simbel in 1967. The entire complex was relocated 200 meters further inland to allow for construction of the Aswan High Dam.

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