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The opening of the reservoir of the Aswan Dam in Egypt.
Egypt officially opened the Aswan Dam’s reservoir, embarking on a project to regulate the Nile and transform agricultural irrigation.
In 1902, the reservoir of the Aswan Dam in Egypt was officially opened, marking a milestone in the Nile’s water management. The dam’s initial structure aimed to regulate annual floods and boost irrigation for agriculture. Engineers faced challenges in constructing on shifting riverbanks and in remote desert conditions. The reservoir improved water security and enhanced cotton production along the Nile Valley. It also laid the groundwork for future expansions that elevated Egypt’s modern infrastructure. The Aswan project became a symbol of progress and engineering ambition in early 20th-century Africa.
1902
Aswan Dam
Egypt