To irrigate crops
Aswan High Dam
The Nile would flood leading to inundation (flooding by the rise and spread of water). This occurred every year between July and November, but (since 1970) this has now been regulated by the Aswan High Dam.
It threatened many towns and villages in the area to be dammed
The modern dam that protects Egyptian cities from flooding is called the Aswan High Dam. Completed in 1970, it was built on the Nile River and plays a crucial role in controlling water flow, generating hydroelectric power, and providing irrigation for agriculture. The dam significantly reduces the risk of flooding and has transformed Egypt's agricultural landscape.
Pyramids, obelisks, Nile River, Aswan High Dam
As the dam stopped the annual flooding there was no more silt - very fertile soil - washed onto the land, therefore Egyptian farmers now have to rely on fertilizer.
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the dam has increased the annual flooding of the nile river
the dam has increased the annual flooding of the nile river
Before the building of the Aswan High Dam the river Nile flooded yearly and deposited nutrient rich sediments on the surrounding farmland.
Aswan High Dam
The Aswan High dam is so named because it is located at Aswan, Egypt, and it is designed to be able to manage the high flood stages of the Nile River.
The Aswan high dam is located on the Nile river
The Aswan High Dam was completed in 1970.
* The Aswan high Dam is located on the Nile Riverright on the tip of Lake Nasser. Near the city of Aswan in Egypt.
the dam has increased the annual flooding of the nile river
The good thing about the Aswan dam is that it now controls the flooding but also makes it a lot more difficult to farm, it also brings about 45% of the total Egyptian power requirements with also national water supplies.