Abu Simbel


Abu Sim·bel

geographical name \ˌä-ˌbü-ˈsim-bəl\

Definition of ABU SIMBEL

locality S Egypt on left bank of the Nile SW of Aswân; site of two rock temples which were moved 1964–66 to higher ground when area was flooded after completion of Aswân High Dam

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