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High Dam

Aswan, Egypt
Ranked #13 of 16 attractions in Aswan
3.0 of 5 stars 74 Reviews
Type: Dams
Traveler Description: The High Dam was built from 1960 to 1971 and measures 12, 562 feet across and created Lake Nasser.  The water power generates electricity for most of... more »
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London
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128 reviews 128 reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

the most interesting thing about this is how they moved abu simbel and philae and other islands to build this dam.. the dam itself is frankly not worth going to as nothing really to see (other than the dam...). You will probably end up going anyway...it only costs 20 egyptian pounds to go in so not much ... More

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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

This was and is a remarkable construction which is extemely important for Egypt and which altered the lives of the Nubian people who lived in the area and everyone who lived on the banks of the River Nile. Its importance can't be stressed enough and helps to explain a lot of things about the monuments you are likely to visit... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

I felt the High Dam was a bit lame compared to all the other wonderful things I saw in Aswan. In fact, while I was at Aswan, I drove over the High Dam a few times. While you are on it, you just think you are driving over a land bridge that is next to a body of water. I... More

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Missouri
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

No much to actually see except a monument to celebrate the collaboration with the Russians. More

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Camden, Australia
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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
106 helpful votes 106 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

It is worth a quick visit - 10 minutes is sufficient for a look and a photograph. More

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Sutton in Ashfield, United Kingdom
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

It was worth seeing the high dam to see how hard people have worked on such mammoth task to control the water in Egypt.There was a monument with 5 pointed fingers on nearby in honour of all the people that worked on the dam. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Every corner of the high dam tells a story of an important part of Egyptian history. More

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Dunblane, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

The dam is a very impressive structure. There is a little interpretation at the viewing site but the main centre where the exhibition about its construction used to be located seems to be closed now - probably because of the downturn in tourism. Don't wander off too far from the car park at the viewing site as the soldiers will... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

A dreadfully boring place. Go if you are an engineer who is interested in energy. More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

Impressive structure and wonderful views across Lake Nasser. Would have been interested in its construction which we had no information on. No vendors was a definite plus! More

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