A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Dec. 9, 1960, construction of the Aswan ...

Egypt is celebrating today the 65th anniversary of the late President Gamal Abdel Nasser laying the cornerstone for the High ...

For when Egypt built the High Dam, it was saving water that was wasted ... meters around which 11.5 billion cubic meters reaches Aswan. It is a seasonal flowing river and is strong in its summer ...

A new study presents a scientific framework for managing the Nile’s large dams during prolonged droughts. The goal is to ...

A recent social media hoax claiming a missile had struck a village in Aswan, Egypt, has been debunked by the Egyptian Ministry of Interior. In a statement, the Ministry said, “Upon investigation, the ...

As a new year begins, Egypt beckons travellers to uncover its treasures-where ancient history intertwines with vibrant ...

Egypt inaugurated a $500 million solar plant in the southern city of Aswan on Saturday as part of its push to boost renewable energy production after last summer's severe power outages. The Abydos ...

Egypt inaugurated a $500 million solar plant in the southern city of Aswan on Saturday as part of its push to boost renewable energy production after last summer’s severe power outages. The Abydos ...

During a diving expedition in the Nile River, archaeologists in Egypt discovered rock carvings featuring depictions of several ancient Egyptian pharaohs, along with hieroglyphic inscriptions.

On December 10, 1902, the first Aswan Dam, constructed by British engineers, was ceremonially opened in Egypt. The world's largest structure at the time was intended to ensure year-round ...

expand Nazeerah uses regeneratively-grown Egyptian cotton in its womenswear pieces. Courtesy of Nazeerah Egypt’s agricultural ...