UNESCO’s World Heritage list consecrates sites or areas of cultural significance. The Arab world’s foundational role in human civilisation has meant the region is awash with protected sites, however, a lot of these sites are now at risk of collapse.
Source: Universal heritage sites in the Arab world in grave danger
Visitors flocked around the ancient Abu Simbel temple in southern Egypt Aswan to witness the sun alignment phenomenon of the famous Nubian monument on Tuesday.
Source: Mideast in Pictures: Egypt’s Abu Simbel temple fills visitors with wonder
A timeless treasure, nearly lost forever. Without the UNESCO‘s unprecedented rescue operation, future generations might have only seen the stunning temples of Ramses II and Cleopatra in the pages of history books.
Source: [Into the heart of the country] Mummies and tombs tell tales of ancient peoples
Abu Simbel Temple is due to witness on Saturday a rare astronomical event which happens twice every year when the first rays of the morning sun illuminate the statue of King Ramses II.
Source: Abu Simbel Temple to witness rare sun illumination of King Ramses II statute
Gazing up at the colossal statues of Ramses II, Lucas Aykroyd couldn’t help noticing that one 65-foot-tall carving’s head and torso were missing.
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