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In the 20th Century Aswan came into its own with the construction of two dams designed to regulate the annual Nile inundation. The river’s flooding literally meant life or death for Nile Valley agriculture and the ancient Nilometer measured the extent of the inundation that could be expected down river in the north. The Aswan High Dam, a modern day triumph built in the 1960’s, created Lake Nasser and brought both water and hydroelectric power to Egypt. BUT threatened to flood over some of the country’s treasures. Stone by stone these treasures were relocated and painstakingly reassembled.
The beautiful Temple of Isis at Philae was saved, as was the rarely visited but fascinating Kalabasha Temple, also the tiny Temple of Dendera (residing now in New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art – a gift in appreciation for America’s monument rescue assistance), and the world’s most impressive saved antiquities: the rock-cut temples at Abu Simbel. Built by Ramses the Great to honor himself (of course) and his beautiful queen, Nefertari, they served as a warning to southern peoples that Egypt’s border began at this point.
-Joyce Carta,
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Renate Martin’s 25 years in the international travel industry have taken her to all corners of the world, but most extensively Africa and Asia. She specializes in and prides herself in designing custom travel programs for individuals and organizations with a focus on culture and conservation and fun. As founder and president of Innovations in Travel, she makes sure that her company delivers exactly what its name suggests – INNOVATION – with all itineraries tailor-made to fit the tastes and goals and ambitions of the individual or group traveler.
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A non-refundable deposit of US$100 is required to start planning a tour, but it will be applied to the tour's cost.
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I am a native of the beautiful country of Turkey. I run an agency in Toronto and an office in Istanbul. Thanks to my contacts, well-respected suppliers, my knowledge on the country and my regular visits, I am in a position to make excellent recommendations that not many people can. I would be happy to put together creative and memorable vacation packages exclusively for you bringing the best value for your dollar.
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