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Visitors at the Abu Simbel Temple complex in southern Aswan recently spotted clusters of bats roosting in the elevated sections of the monument, particularly along the high stone ceilings.
- Tourists saw bats nesting in Abu Simbel Temple's ceilings.
- Bats are active in summer, roosting in dark, humid spaces.
- Authorities seek non-invasive methods to deter bats, preserving site.
Bat sightings at Abu Simbel Temple on the rise – are they a threat?
Visitors at the Abu Simbel Temple complex in southern Aswan recently spotted clusters of bats roosting in the elevated sections of the monument, particularly along the high stone ceilings.