Question

why was egypts abu simbal temple moved in the 1960s?
a. the temple was threatened by conflict in the region.
b. gamal 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.

Explanation:

The Abu Simbel temple was moved in the 1960s because the construction of the Aswan High Dam (Lake Nasser) would flood the Nile valley where the temple was located, threatening to submerge it. The other options are incorrect: there was no major regional conflict forcing the move, officials did not relocate it for Giza tourism, and the land was not needed for agriculture.

Answer:

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