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"The Barrage of the Nile", 1854. Creator: Unknown. "The Barrage of the Nile", 1854. Creator: Unknown
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"The Barrage of the Nile", 1854. Creator: Unknown. "The Barrage of the Nile", 1854. Creator: Unknown
"The Barrage of the Nile", 1854. Dam across the River Nile in Egypt. A large passage is kept close to the Eastern shore, for the steamers, to be closed by Gates when the Nile rises...other passages...are reserved for...river boats; and each of the lesser arches is to be closed by sluices. Various opinions are held...as to the result of closing the Barrage: some think the waters of the Nile would be diverted in a new direction...in which case some valuable land would be inundated, and the navigation of the river seriously impeded. Others suppose that the pent-up waters of the Nile would permeate the light alluvial soil of the present river banks, and forming springs in the cultivated grounds, which would then be in many parts lower than the water level of the "barraged" Nile, would carry up to the surface quantities of saline matter...turning the arable land into insalubrious salt swamps'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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1854: A Controversial Engineering Marvel This photograph, titled "The Barrage of the Nile," dates back to 1854, and its creator remains unknown. The image portrays an engineering marvel that was then under construction on the banks of the River Nile in Egypt. The purpose of this structure was to control the annual flooding of the Nile by creating a dam and regulating the flow of water. The dam consisted of a large passage for steamers, which could be closed by gates when the Nile rose. Smaller passages were reserved for river boats, and each of the lesser arches was to be closed by sluices. This ambitious project aimed to harness the power of the Nile and prevent the devastating effects of uncontrolled flooding that often inundated the fertile lands along the riverbanks. However, the construction of the barrage was not without controversy. Various opinions emerged regarding the potential consequences of closing the barrage. Some experts believed that the waters of the Nile would be diverted in a new direction, inundating valuable land and impeding the navigation of the river. Others argued that the pent-up waters would seep through the light alluvial soil, forming springs in the cultivated grounds and bringing up quantities of saline matter, turning the arable land into insalubrious salt swamps. The debate surrounding the barrage was a testament to the complex relationship between humans and the natural world, as well as the potential benefits and risks associated with engineering interventions. Despite the uncertainty, the construction of the barrage continued, marking a significant milestone in the history of hydraulic engineering and the ongoing efforts to manage the unpredictable forces of the Nile.
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