19/06/2024
When and by whom was the Suez Canal built in Egypt?
The Suez Canal, a crucial artificial waterway in Egypt connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, was built between 1859 and 1869. It was constructed by the Suez Canal Company, a joint French-Egyptian enterprise, led by the French engineer Ferdinand de Lesseps. The canal significantly reduced the sea voyage distance between Europe and Asia, transforming global trade routes.