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1869 AD

Suez Canal Opens

A canal shortened the sea route between Europe and Asia.

Suez Canal Opens historical illustration
Time period
1869 AD
Region
North Africa
Theme
Exploration & Trade
Civilization
Industrial Age

The Suez Canal became one of the world's most important trade routes and a focus of imperial competition.

Source
Suez Canal Opens | Histories.world