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Aswan High Dam
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Aswan High Dam
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Aswan High Dam
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Aswan High Dam
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Aswan High Dam
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Aswan High Dam

Высотная Асуанская плотина
EgyptАсуан1960–1970Energy
The dam on the Nile was built in 1960–1970 by the government of Egypt with Soviet financial and technical assistance: the Soviet side provided loans, equipment and specialists. It was designed by the Hydroproject Institute under chief engineer Nikolai Malyshev. Construction was completed in July 1970 and the dam was formally inaugurated in January 1971.
Плотина на Ниле построена в 1960–1970 годах правительством Египта при финансовом и техническом содействии СССР: советская сторона предоставила кредиты, оборудование и специалистов. Проект разработал институт «Гидропроект», главный инженер — Николай Малышев. Строительство завершено в июле 1970 года, официальное открытие состоялось в январе 1971 года.

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EraUSSR
FunctionIndustry and infrastructure
Present ownerState of Egypt
Acquisitionbuilt, 1970
StatusIn use
As of2025-05
According to History.com (updated May 2025), the dam is in operation, regulating the Nile and generating electricity.

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