Part of it was the fact that Egypt had been buying weapons and arms from the Soviet Union. The U.S. did not like this because this was in the heat of the Cold War and they wanted Egypt's alligience on their side of the Cold War.
The United States withdrew from the Aswan Dam project in Egypt due to political tensions with Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser, his growing ties to the Soviet Union, and Egypt recognizing Communist China. The US considered these actions as contrary to its Cold War interests, leading to the withdrawal of financial support for the project.
The ancient Egyptians sourced the granite used in the construction of the pyramids primarily from quarries in Aswan, located around 500 miles south of Giza. The quarries in Aswan provided the Egyptians with high-quality granite that was then transported along the Nile River to the construction sites of the pyramids.
The Aswan High Dam has helped Egypt by providing hydroelectric power, controlling flooding of the Nile River, and facilitating irrigation for increased agricultural production. However, it has also led to negative consequences such as displacement of communities, soil salinization, and impact on fisheries and biodiversity due to changes in the river's flow and sediment deposition.
The Aswan Dam has provided Egypt with a stable water supply, increased agricultural productivity through irrigation, controlled flooding, and facilitated hydroelectric power generation. Additionally, it has helped in the regulation of the Nile River's flow, ensuring consistent water availability for domestic, industrial, and agricultural purposes.
The pyramids in Egypt are primarily made of limestone blocks, with some parts constructed using granite and sandstone. The limestone was quarried locally and the granite was transported from Aswan, about 500 miles away. Sandstone was also used for some of the outer casing stones.
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The Aswan Dam
Lake Nasser
Lake Nasser
After Britain and the USA withdrew their financial support for the Egyptian Aswan dam project, General Nasser nationalized the important Suez Canal. Egypt was then invaded by British, French and Israeli forces. Under pressure from the United States the invaders left Egypt and a UN emergency force was sent to Egypt.
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The building of the Aswan Dam project increased the opportunity to engage in agriculture by establishing a steady water supply through droughts and floods. Sugar, rice and wheat production has increased significantly.
Initially, the United States agreed to loan Egypt money to build the Aswan High Dam, but then withdrew their offer for unknown reasons. In order to build the dam, both people and artifacts had to be moved. Over 90,000 Nubians had to be relocated.
Nasser refused to distance himself from the Stalin and the Soviets.
Aswan is in Egypt.
Aswan's population is 275,000.
Aswan's population is 275,000.