Cairo, Egypt 1890 The first canal between the Nile River delta and the Red Sea was excavated about the 13th century BC, possibly at the command of an Egyptian ruler, either Seti I or Ramses II. For long periods of time during the next 1000 years the canal was neglected, but several rulers at various times had it re-excavated or modified. All efforts to uphold it in good condition were abandoned in the 8th century AD. From …showed first 75 words of 401 total…

…showed last 75 words of 401 total…Under the terms of an international convention signed in 1888, the canal was opened to the vessels of all nations without discrimination, in peace and in war. However, Britain considered the canal vital to the maintenance of its maritime power and colonial interests. <Tab/>Many countries could have used the canal to their advantage, and many did. If we were of modern roots, we would have been able to use it greatly.