New Wadi es-Sebua

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Ramesses' temple at Wadi es-Sabua
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Temple of Maharraqa

The New Wadi es-Sabua is an archaeological site in Egypt.

Created during the International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia, it is located only 4 km west from the original site of Wadi es-Sebua, which today contains three ancient Egyptian temples in Lower Nubia, the temples of Wadi-es Sebua, Maharraqa and Dakka respectively.[1]

Wadi es-Sabua Temple

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Temple of Maharraqa

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Temple of Dakka

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References

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  1. Christine Hobson, Exploring the World of the Pharaohs: A complete guide to Ancient Egypt, Thames & Hudson 1993 paperback, p.1177

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