High Dam; Aswan Egypt

High Dam; Aswan Egypt
The High Dam was to be started by the United States and eventually the Soviet Union built the dam. The shore along the Nile between Aswan and Abu Simbel was lined with temples. Therefor an international rescue operation was organized by UNESCO.

Nile River, High Dam, Lake Nasser, From SpaceHigh Dam, Lotus Flower Commemorative Monument
Nile River, High Dam, Lake Nasser
From Space		High Dam, Lotus Flower Commemorative
Monument In Background
Lake NassarLake Nassar
Lake Nassar Behind The 3,600m. Long,
40m. High Dam		Lake Nassar Is 500km. Long
Capacity Of About 157 Billion Cu. Meters
Lake Nassar Electric GeneratorsLake Nassar Electric Generators
Electric Generators Below The DamElectric Generators Below The Dam
Lake NassarLake Nassar
Water Flows About 8km. To Old DamStarted Dam In January 1960
May 14, 1964 Waters
Were Diverted into Canal
1972 It Was Finished!

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