April 25, 1859: The Building of the Suez Canal

April 25, 1859: The Building of the Suez Canal | Firstpost Rewind

history on this day in 1859 construction
began on the sus Canal it was completed
10 years later it connected the
Mediterranean and the Red Seas becoming
the shortest sea route between Europe
and Asia today the Su Canal is one of
the world’s most heavily used shipping
routes

April 25, 1859: The Building of the Suez Canal | Firstpost Rewind

On this day in 1859, construction began on the Suez Canal, which was completed in 10 years. The canal connected the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, becoming the shortest sea route between Europe and Asia. In today’s world, the Suez Canal is one of the world’s most heavily used shipping routes.

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April 25, 1859: The Building of the Suez Canal | Firstpost Rewind

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