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Port Said, entrance to the Suez Canal, c. 1900 (colour photochrom)
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Port Said, entrance to the Suez Canal, c. 1900 (colour photochrom)
5322731 Port Said, entrance to the Suez Canal, c.1900 (colour photochrom); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suez Canal which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez was constructed by the French Compagnie Universelle du Canal Maritime de Suez 1859-69 and officially opened in November 1869.); out of copyright
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Canal Compagnie De Suez Crossing Dredger Nile Nile Delta Port Said River Nile Suez Suez Canal Suez Canal Company Waterway Dredging Machine
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This print captures the bustling entrance to the Suez Canal in Port Said, Egypt, around 1900. The vibrant colors of this photochrom bring to life the rich history and significance of this iconic waterway. The Suez Canal, a marvel of engineering and human ingenuity, was constructed by the French Compagnie Universelle du Canal Maritime de Suez between 1859 and 1869. This strategic canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez, providing a vital shortcut for maritime trade between Europe and Asia. In this image, we see a variety of vessels navigating through these historic waters. A majestic ship stands tall at the forefront while smaller boats gracefully glide alongside it. The landscape surrounding Port Said showcases its unique position as a gateway between continents. The construction activities depicted in this photograph highlight the immense effort that went into creating this monumental waterway. A dredging machine can be seen working diligently to shape and maintain the canal's path. As we gaze upon this remarkable scene from over a century ago, we are reminded of how human determination has shaped our world's geography and connected distant lands. This print serves as both an artistic masterpiece and an important historical document that allows us to appreciate one of humanity's greatest achievements -the creation of the Suez Canal
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