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Aswan dam opened

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British began constructions for the dam in 1889. It was opened by HRH the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn., and designed by designed by Sir William Willcocks.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Aswan dam opened". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=11708, accessed 09 June 2026.]

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