In 1960, a new dam on the Nile threatened Ramses II’s temples at Abu Simbel and other ancient treasures. Here's how the world saved them.

The Abu Simbel temples sit on the west bank of the Nile River. (Image credit: WitR Shutterstock) The site of Abu Simbel is one of the most recognizable ancient sites in Egypt. For 3,000 years, it ...

The Great Temple of Ramses II was rediscovered two hundred years ago, carved out of a mountain on the Niles’ banks. The structure is a shrine to the pharaoh and primeval Egyptian gods.

The whole world will celebrate the golden jubilee of Abu Simbel temple salvage operation at its footsteps next week ...

Read about the story behind the Temple of Ramses II, a monolithic monument built by ancient Egypt's most powerful ruler.

The Great Temple of Ramses II was rediscovered two hundred years ago, carved out of a mountain on the Niles’ banks. The structure is a shrine to the pharaoh and primeval Egyptian gods.

An imitation of the Abu Simbel salvage operation is to be shown revealing how the architects dismantled the face of King Ramses II, the head of the statue.