Historical Events tagged with "waterway"
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Groundbreaking for the Suez Canal Begins
On April 25, 1859, British and French engineers commenced the excavation of the Suez Canal in Egypt. This monumental project aimed to create a waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, significantly enhancing global trade routes. Leading the effort was Ferdinand de Lesseps, a French diplomat and engineer, whose vision for an interoceanic canal would reshape maritime navigation. The groundbreaking ceremony garnered attention and marked the beginning of a challenging endeavor that promised economic benefits for both France and Egypt.
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