Thursday, May 20, 2004

Rescuing the Temple of Esna

http://www.uk.sis.gov.eg/online/html11/o200524m.htm
An Egyptian State Information Service item about the planned restoration of Esna temple. The threat comes from a combination of high underground water and the low level of the Nile water in front of the temple caused by the Esna barrages, and sewage from local housing. This is a major project which involves dismantling the temple and raising it on higher ground.

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