Which place completes this sentence about Abu Simbel? The complex was relocated in its entirety in 1968 to higher ground to avoid it being submerged by Lake Nasser, the ______ Dam reservoir.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Aswan
The whole complex was moved in 1968 to higher ground to avoid being drowned by Lake Nasser, the Aswan High Dam's reservoir.
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