Tag: Ferdinand de Lesseps' Vision for the Suez Canal
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Bridging Continents: The Opening of the Suez Canal Linking the Mediterranean and the Red Sea
Introduction In the heart of Egypt, a feat of human ingenuity and engineering marvel was unveiled in the year 1869 — the Suez Canal. This extraordinary waterway, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, forever altered global trade, geopolitics, and the course of history. In this article, we will explore the historical context, the…
