How Abu Simbel Fooled Everyone for 3,000 Years

Join historian David Miano for the 6th season premiere of Antiquities Explorer, as he journeys to Abu Simbel in southern Egypt. Built by Pharaoh Ramesses II, this ancient masterpiece has deceived travelers, explorers, and historians alike for millennia. Discover its secrets, explore its astonishing features, and learn how modern engineering saved it from disaster.

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📍 Location: Abu Simbel, Egypt
🗺️ Series: Upper Egypt Expedition

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