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What ancient temples on the Nile in Egypt were
moved from their present site to protect them from flooding waters?

   Heliopolis Obelisk
   Valley of the Kings
   Abu Rawash
   Nubian Monuments

Your answer was: Nubian Monuments.
You are correct!!


Answer: The Nubian Monuments are the ancient temples on the Nile in Egypt that were moved from their present site to protect them from flooding waters of the Aswan Dam.This was a very costly project financed by the United Nations and other countries.

See also:
•  James Hamilton, A Vatican City - Egyptian Connection, Vatican Notes Volume: 64; Issue: 370; Page: 22-25; 2016
• Lake Nasser Wikipedia
• The Aswan Dam, the Largest Dam on the Nile, www.webuildvalue.com (website),
https://www.webuildvalue.com/en/infrastructure-news/aswan-dam.html


   
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