Hello everybody and welcome back to another edition of Global History Hub! I'll be your host, Mr. Nations, your tour guide to this massive world we all call home! In today's edition of GHH, we'll be taking a look at the construction of the Suez Canal, the canal that a certain ship got stuck in for almost a week. Well, what are we waiting for? Let's dive straight into it.
The Suez Canal is a man-made waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean via the Red Sea. It enables a more direct route for shipping between Europe and Asia, effectively allowing for passage from the North Atlantic to the Indian Ocean without having to circumnavigate the African continent. The waterway is vital for international trade and, as a result, has been at the center of conflict since it opened in 1869.
Interest in a marine route connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea dates back to ancient times. A series of small canals connecting the Nile River and by extension, the Mediterranean to the Red Sea were in use as early as 2000 B.C., but it wouldn't be until 1869 that the Suez Canal would open for international trade. Excavation took 10 years and utilized approximately 1.5 million workers to complete the feat.
The Suez:
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