Al-ʿAbbāsīyah Canal
canal, Egypt
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The Al-Abbāsīyah Canal was an irrigation channel in Egypt, completed in 1863. It ran from the Nile River at Būlaq to Port Said, serving as a branch of the larger Sweet Water Canal. This canal was crucial for supplying drinking water to the arid region during the construction of the Suez Canal. It played a vital role in supporting the workforce and settlements that emerged along the Suez Canal's route. The Al-Abbāsīyah Canal was part of a broader network of waterways developed to facilitate trade and development in Egypt.12
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