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Special Nubians compensated for abandoning homes, land to make way for Aswan dam

Nubians compensated for abandoning homes, land to make way for Aswan dam

  • The scheme includes compensation payments, and the replacement of homes and agricultural land lost to the dam project
  • The Nubian civilization dates back 10,000 years with the name Nubia meaning land of the bows, reflecting the archery skills of its people
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