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Egypt. Isthmus of Suez. Arrival of the Eagle to Ismai?lia
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Egypt. Isthmus of Suez. Arrival of the Eagle to Ismai?lia
Egypt. Isthmus of Suez. Arrival of the Eagle to Ismai?lia. Colored engraving from 1870
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This colored engraving, hailing from the 19th century, depicts the arrival of the steamship "Eagle" at Ismailia, located on the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt. The Eagle, a contemporary marvel of navigation technology, sails triumphantly through the Suez Canal, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. The engraving captures the jubilant scene as the Egyptian crowd gathers to witness this historic moment. The steamship's arrival marked a significant milestone in the age of artificial waterways, enabling faster and more efficient navigation between Europe and Asia. The horse and rider in the foreground add a sense of scale and excitement to the scene, as the ship's impressive size is juxtaposed against the small horse-drawn vehicles and horseback riders. The people in the crowd, dressed in traditional Egyptian attire, gaze in awe at the ship, their faces filled with wonder and curiosity. The Suez Canal, opened in 1869, revolutionized global trade and transportation, reducing the length of the journey between Europe and Asia by thousands of miles. This engraving is a testament to the engineering marvels of the past and the human spirit of exploration and innovation.
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