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View of work in progress, during the repositioning of the temples of Abu Simbel, relocated 60 meters high and 200 meters back from its original position
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Andersen, P. (2012, July 31). Abu Simbel - Work in Progess. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/793/
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Andersen, Per-Olow. "Abu Simbel - Work in Progess." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified July 31, 2012. https://www.ancient.eu/image/793/.
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