Nile Dam Construction
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Nile Dam Construction
NILE DAM Stone porters transporting a granite lintel weighing three tons to be used in the construction of the Nile dam
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Granite Lintel Nile Porters Tons Transporting Weighing
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This evocative image captures the backbreaking labor of stone porters in Egypt during the early 1900s as they transport a three-ton granite lintel for the construction of the Nile Dam. The Nile Dam, an engineering marvel of its time, was built between 1898 and 1902 under the orders of Khedive Abbas II, the ruler of Egypt at the time, and was designed to control the annual flooding of the Nile River and provide irrigation water to the arid lands of Egypt. The porters, dressed in traditional Egyptian clothing, are shown using ropes and wooden yokes to lift and carry the massive stone slab. The intricate carvings and inscriptions on the lintel suggest that it was sourced from a quarry near Aswan, the ancient city located at the southernmost tip of Egypt, known for its rich granite deposits. The construction of the Nile Dam was a significant event in Egyptian history, marking the beginning of modern infrastructure development in the country. The dam's completion allowed for the cultivation of previously uncultivated land, and it also provided a reliable source of hydroelectric power, which was used to electrify the cities of Cairo and Alexandria. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the incredible feats of human labor and engineering that shaped Egypt's history. The porters, who played a crucial role in the construction process, are a testament to the resilience and determination of the Egyptian people, who have always found ways to harness the power of the Nile to build a better future for themselves and their communities.
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