Aswan River Nile Dam Egypt Attraction landmark

Aswan River Nile Dam Egypt Attraction landmark Aswan River Nile Dam Egypt Attraction landmark The Aswan Dam, or more specifically since the 1980s, the Aswan High Dam, is one of the world’s largest embankment dams, which was built across the Nile in Aswan, Egypt, between 1960 and 1970. When it was completed, it was the tallest earthen dam in the world, eclipsing the United States’ Chatuge Dam. The Aswan Dam Egypt Its significance largely upstaged the previous Aswan Low Dam initially completed in 1902 downstream. Based on the success of the Low Dam, then at its maximum utilization, construction of the High Dam became a key objective of the new regime the Free Officers movement of 1952; with its ability to better control flooding, provide increased water storage for irrigation and generate hydroelectricity, the dam was seen as pivotal to Egypt’s planned industrialization. Like the earlier implementation, the High Dam has had a significant effect on the economy and culture of Egypt. The Aswan Dam Egypt The Aswan Dam was designed by the Moscow-based Hydroproject Institute. Designed for both irrigation and power generation, the dam incorporates a number of relatively new features, including a very deep grout curtain below its base. Although the reservoir will eventually silt in, even the most conservative estimates indicate the dam will give at least 200 years of service. related vedios: Tombs of the Nobles in Aswan Egypt Attractions The Ruins of Khnum Temple At Elephantine Aswan Egypt Attraction Obelisk un finished Aswan Temple of Philae on Elephantine Island Fatimid Cemetery in Aswan Obelisk un finished Aswan Egypt Attraction Aswan River Nile Dam Egypt Attraction landmark Mausoleum of Aga Khan Agha Khan Mausoleum in Aswan