For centuries the waters of the Nile have brought fertility to Egypt, and served as a vital artery of transportation. Shows the marked contrast between ancient methods of irrigation and more modern developments. Most recent project is the high dam at Aswan which will greatly increase hydroelectric power, control flooding and create a huge area of additional farmland.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
007623
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Economic aspects
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Dams
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Farming
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Egypt
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Egypt - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nile River
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Dams
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Irrigation water
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Dams
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Hydroelectric power plants
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Agriculture - Economic aspects
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)