The relocation of Abu Simbel's Temples, Egypt - Webuild Project

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TLDRThe Abu Simbel temples, iconic monuments of ancient Egypt, were saved from being submerged by the Aswan Dam's reservoir through a remarkable rescue operation initiated by UNESCO in 1960. This ambitious project involved dismantling the temples into 1,030 blocks and relocating them to higher ground, ensuring their preservation for future generations. The operation required 2,000 workers and over 40 million hours, with careful attention to maintain the temples' original orientation and sunlight exposure for the deities inside. Today, the temples stand as a testament to human ingenuity and dedication.

Punti di forza

  • 🏛️ The Abu Simbel temples are ancient Egyptian monuments.
  • 🌊 They were at risk of submersion due to the Aswan Dam.
  • 🔔 UNESCO initiated the rescue operation in 1960.
  • 🔨 The temples were dismantled into 1,030 blocks.
  • 👷‍♂️ About 2,000 workers were involved in the operation.
  • 🛡️ A cofferdam was built to protect the temples during relocation.
  • 🏗️ The temples were rebuilt with concrete arches and protective domes.
  • 🌞 Original orientation and sunlight exposure were maintained.
  • ⏳ The operation took over 40 million working hours.
  • 🌍 The temples now stand as a testament to human ingenuity.

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    The Abu Simbel temples, remarkable monuments of ancient Egypt, were at risk of being submerged due to the construction of the Aswan Dam. In 1960, UNESCO initiated a rescue operation involving an international consortium, including the builder Rebuild. The ambitious project required dismantling the temples into 1,030 blocks and relocating them to higher ground to avoid flooding. This massive effort engaged around 2,000 workers and took over 40 million working hours. A cofferdam was built to protect the temples from rising Nile waters, and careful manual work ensured the preservation of the temple sections. The temples were reconstructed with concrete arches and protective domes, maintaining their original orientation for sunlight to illuminate the deities inside, ensuring their grandeur would be preserved for future generations.

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Video Domande e Risposte

  • What are the Abu Simbel temples?

    They are magnificent monuments of ancient Egypt.

  • Why were the temples at risk?

    They were at risk of being submerged by the Aswan Dam's reservoir.

  • Who initiated the rescue operation?

    UNESCO raised the alarm and organized the rescue operation.

  • How many blocks were the temples cut into?

    The temples were cut into 1,030 blocks.

  • How many workers were involved in the operation?

    About 2,000 workers participated in the rescue operation.

  • What was built to protect the temples during the move?

    A cofferdam was constructed to protect the temple areas from rising waters.

  • What was used to rebuild the temples?

    An artificial structure of concrete arches and protective domes was used.

  • How long did the rescue operation take?

    It took more than 40 million working hours.

  • What was maintained during the relocation?

    The original orientation of the temples and sunlight exposure for the gods were maintained.

  • When did the rescue operation take place?

    The operation began in 1960.

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    where they would be safe from the waters
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    it was a massive undertaking involving
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    workers then carefully cut the temples
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    that made them easier to move to higher
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    ground
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    mindful not to damage any of the
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    sections they did a lot of the work by
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    hand
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    moving the temples section by section to
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    a purpose-built hill
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    the workers rebuilt them with an
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    artificial structure of
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    concrete arches and protective domes
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    astronomical calculations were made to
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    keep the original orientation of the
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    temples
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    and to allow the sun to illuminate the
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    gods inside the greater temple
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    just like it had done for the last three
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    thousand years
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    it would remain a spectacle to behold by
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    future generations
Tag
  • Abu Simbel
  • Egypt
  • UNESCO
  • Aswan Dam
  • rescue operation
  • ancient monuments
  • construction
  • preservation
  • human ingenuity
  • cultural heritage