Following our visit to the unfinished obelisk we took a short drive over to the Aswan High Dam so that I could give my presentation. I spoke about the UNESCO Rescue Nubia Campaign that took place between 1960 and 1980. The quick version of the presentation is: President Nasser was building the Aswan High Dam and a HUGE lake was going to be created behind it. This lake would become known as Lake Nasser and would cover many ancient antiquities in it's path. UNESCO sent out an international call for help and many countries responded. Because of the efforts put forth many antiquities were saved, including four temples now in Spain, USA, the Netherlands, and Italy.
Lake Nasser is one of the largest man made lakes in the world. It is about 550 km long and at it's widest point is some 35 km across.
Behind Rob and I you can see how the dam controls the Nile River...which of course allows for smooth sailing!
Lake Nasser is one of the largest man made lakes in the world. It is about 550 km long and at it's widest point is some 35 km across.
Behind Rob and I you can see how the dam controls the Nile River...which of course allows for smooth sailing!
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