Question

Why was Egypt's Abu Simbal temple moved in the 1960s? A. The temple was threatened by conflict in the region. B. Lake Nasser was scheduled to flood the valley where the temple was located. C. Egyptian officials wanted to relocate the temple to increase tourism in Giza. D. The land was needed for agricultural cultivation. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. Lake Nasser was scheduled to flood the valley where the temple was located

The floods were threatening to destroy the temple so it had to be saved.

Answer 2

B. Lake Nasser was scheduled to flood the valley where the temple was located.

Step-by-step explanation:

The aim of building the Aswan dam in Egypt was to contain and minimize the impact of water rising and falling levels of the Niles that had caused fluctuations over many centuries. Many archaeological sites were threatened due dam to the construction. The moor sites that were threatened were the Abu Simbel Tempe situated in Nubia.

It, however, became apparent that Simbel temple will be moved to a location that is safer from the floods of Lake Nasser. After committed efforts from different organizational bodies, the temple was successfully transferred to the top of the cliff.