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Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Date of Inscription | 1979 |
| Category | Cultural Sites |
| UNESCO | http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/88 |
This outstanding archaeological area contains such magnificent monuments as the Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel and the Sanctuary of Isis at Philae, which were saved from the rising waters of the Nile thanks to the International Campaign launched by UNESCO, in 1960 to 1980.
© 2011 UNESCO/World Heritage Centre.
World Heritage Sites in Egypt
- Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur
- Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis
- Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae
- Historic Cairo
- Abu Mena
- Saint Catherine Area
- Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley)
Egypt- Capital: Cairo
- Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP)
- Language: Arabic
- Time Zone: UTC+2