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53 minPGdocumentary
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Synopsis

500 million cubic meters of sand and soil have been transported globally to double the width and deepen the main waterway of the Suez Canal.

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Why Watch

  • See the unprecedented 3D images of the Suez Canal expansion.
  • Find out how 500 million cubic meters of material were moved.
  • Meet the engineering challenges of widening a major waterway.

Did You Know

  • 500 million cubic meters of sand and soil have been transported for the project.
  • The documentary was released in 2016 and has a duration of 53 minutes.
  • The project aims to double the width of the Suez Canal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the goal of the Suez Canal construction project?

The goal is to double the width of the Suez Canal and deepen its main waterway.

How much material has been transported for the Suez Canal project?

500 million cubic meters of sand and soil have been transported from all over the world.

What technology was used to reveal the construction process of the Suez Canal?

Unprecedented 3D images were used to reveal how the canal was widened.

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