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The Nile River (Encore)

Everything Everywhere Daily

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The Aswan High Dam and the Cataracts of the Nile

This chapter examines the historical and geographical importance of the Aswan High Dam, initiated in 1899, and its effects on the Nile River ecosystem, including sediment buildup in Lake Nassar. It also discusses the Nile's cataracts and tributaries, emphasizing Khartoum's crucial role in the river's dynamics and trade between Egypt and Nubia.

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