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Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel, Egypt Also spelt Abū Sunbul. It is the site of two temples with four huge statues of the builder, King Ramses II (1279–1213 bc). They were rediscovered in 1813 and, because of the rising waters of Lake Nasser, were moved to higher ground in 1964–8. The ancient site of Abu Simbel was then allowed to disappear beneath the waters of the lake. The name means ‘Father of Sunbul’ which itself means ‘spikenard’, a perfumed ointment highly valued in ancient times.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Abu Simbel." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Abu Simbel." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-AbuSimbel.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Abu Simbel." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-AbuSimbel.html |
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Abu-Simbel
Abu-Simbel or Ipsambul , village, S Egypt, on the Nile River. Its two temples were hewn (c.1250 BC) out of rock cliffs during the reign of Ramses II. To avoid the rising waters caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam in the 1960s, the colossal statues of Ramses II and the temples were cut into 950 blocks and reassembled farther inland. The project, sponsored by UNESCO and funded by more than 50 nations, was completed in 1966. |
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"Abu-Simbel." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Abu-Simbel." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-AbuSimbe.html "Abu-Simbel." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-AbuSimbe.html |
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Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel Ancient Egyptian village on the w bank of the River Nile, near the border with Sudan. It is the location of two rock-cut sandstone temples built by Ramses II (c.1292–1225 bc). In a huge operation (1963–66), the temples and statuary were moved further inland. This was to prevent their disappearance under the waters of Lake Nasser, created by the construction of the new High Dam at Aswan.
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"Abu Simbel." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Abu Simbel." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-AbuSimbel.html "Abu Simbel." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-AbuSimbel.html |
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Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel the site of two huge rock-cut temples in southern Egypt, built during the reign of Ramses II in the 13th century bc and commemorating him and his first wife Nefertari. Following the building of the High Dam at Aswan, the monument was rebuilt higher up the hillside.
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Abu Simbel." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Abu Simbel." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-AbuSimbel.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Abu Simbel." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-AbuSimbel.html |
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"Abu Simbel." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Abu Simbel." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-AbuSimbel.html "Abu Simbel." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-AbuSimbel.html |
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