Aswan Dam

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by Jordan Busson

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The Aswan Dam in Aswan, Egypt, is a monumental engineering feat that significantly impacts the country’s landscape and economy. Constructed in two phases, the older Aswan Low Dam was completed in 1902, while the more famous Aswan High Dam was completed in 1970. The High Dam, built across the Nile River, created Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes. This structure serves multiple purposes, including flood control, hydroelectric power generation, and irrigation, which have been crucial for Egypt's agricultural and economic development.

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