Abu Simbel: Giants of the Nile
1 x 52' 4K
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52' - French
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The Abu Simbel temples, rediscovered in the early 19th century, continue to captivate and mystify visitors today. The four colossal statues on the front of the Grand Temple stand at an impressive height of over 65 feet, all carved directly into the sandstone cliff - a truly remarkable achievement!
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people travel over 620 miles from the Nile delta to witness this ancient masterpiece. But how were these massive structures uncovered? Who built them and for what purpose? And what did they look like when they were completed over 3,000 years ago?To answer these questions and more, we have gathered a team of experts, scientists, and graphic designers, for the Abu Simbel temples are nothing short of miraculous. During the 1960s, the construction of the Aswan Dam posed a grave threat to numerous sites in the Upper Nile Valley. The potential submersion of the two temples under 196 feet of water could have been catastrophic.
However, an unprecedented international cooperation saved the temples from destruction. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) raised the funds to undertake an enormous task - relocating two structures weighing almost 88 million pounds without causing any damage!Thanks to this extraordinary rescue mission, the message of the ancient Egyptian architects has been preserved for us to uncover. It tells an intriguing story, the remarkable history of two sanctuaries that were meant to stand the test of time.
- 1 x 52' 4K
- INA, RMC Découverte, Toute L'Histoire
- Serge Tigneres
- English, French
- History, Megastructures
