Tag: EG – Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae

Universal heritage sites in the Arab world in grave danger; Will Spiers; New Arab

Photo: Diego Delso

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

Mideast in Pictures: Egypt’s Abu Simbel temple fills visitors with wonder; Xinhua

Photo: Xinhua

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