Subjects:
World heritage | Historic places
Rescued from the Nile
Language: English
The construction of the Aswan Dam in the 1960s threatened to destroy several ancient Nubian monuments located further upstream. In response, UNESCO led an international effort to disassemble, transport, and reassemble monuments on higher ground. This film reflects on 20 years of work, describing successful restorations and identifying work still to be done.
Place/region:
Aswan,
Philae,
Abou Simbel,
Nubia,
Egypt,
North Africa
Type: Documentary
Duration:
Production and personalities:
Director: Bruce Norman
Participant: Erik de Mauny
Producer: Julia Cave
Publisher: BBC
Coproducer/sponsor: UNESCO
Published in:
Type: Documentary
Duration:
Production and personalities:
Director: Bruce Norman
Participant: Erik de Mauny
Producer: Julia Cave
Publisher: BBC
Coproducer/sponsor: UNESCO
Published in:
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