Abu Simbel, Egypt - 4 December 2010; one smoking man in shot. Painstakingly relocated to avoid being flooded by Lake Nasser and the Aswan Dam, the 320

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Abu Simbel, Egypt - 4 December 2010; one smoking man in shot. Painstakingly relocated to avoid being flooded by Lake Nasser and the Aswan Dam, the 3200 year old Abu Simbel Great Temple is one of the truly iconic wonders of the ancient world. For this guy, though, it makes for great shade for his ciggy break.

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