How do you move a 3,000-year-old temple? This documentary tells the extraordinary story of how Abu Simbel and other Egyptian monuments were cut into pieces and relocated to escape the rising waters of ...
The late legendary photojournalist’s rare documentation of Abu Simbel’s monumental relocation in the 1960s is now part of GEM’s ever-growing archive of stories.
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Abu Simbel: The 3,000-Year Illusion

Abu Simbel is one of Egypt’s most iconic monuments — but for over 3,000 years, it held a secret that fooled almost everyone. In this video, we uncover how its design, history, and rediscovery reveal a ...