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The groundbreaking for the modern Suez Canal began on 25 April 1859. It was completed on 17 November 1869 under the leadership of Ferdinand de Lesseps. The canal connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, revolutionizing global trade. Earlier attempts to build a similar waterway, like those by Pharaoh Necho II (610 BC) and Ptolemy II (285 BC), were unsuccessful due to technical and natural challenges. 🌊🪏🗺🛳️ [Read more 1] [Read more 2] @googlefactss #SuezCanal#History#AncientHistory#Egypt#GlobalTrade If you have ideas or feedback contact us: @Googlefactss_Feedback_bot