Aswan students clean Abu Simbel Temple prior to the Sun Festival
19 October 2016, Aswan students clean Abu Simbel Temple prior to the Sun Festival
The Inspectorate of Abu Simbel Temple/Ministry of Antiquities, with the sponsorship of UNESCO Cairo Office, organized on 19 October 2016 a camp, with a view to increase social participation and awareness on protecting cultural heritage through practical activities at the site. 100 students from the schools of Abu Simbel touristic area in Aswan, divided in five groups under the names of Ramses, Nefratatri, Amoun, Horus and Yuya, participated in the activities and in the cleaning and decorating the temple.