Aswan High Dam

The Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970, is one of the 20th century’s greatest feats of engineering and a symbol of modern Egypt. Stretching nearly 4 kilometers across the Nile, it created Lake Nasser, one of the world’s largest artificial lakes, which spans over 500 kilometers into Sudan. The dam was built to control annual Nile flooding, provide water for irrigation, and generate significant hydroelectric power that transformed Egypt’s economy. Its construction also led to massive international efforts to save ancient monuments, including the relocation of the Abu Simbel temples. Today, the Aswan High Dam stands as both a strategic resource and a major tourist attraction, offering panoramic views of the Nile and Lake Nasser.