The Suez Canal serves as a waterway connecting the continents of Africa and Asia by bridging the Sinai Peninsula, and it is considered one of the greatest engineering projects of the 19th century.

The opening of the Suez Canal took place on November 17, 1869. The construction of the canal was completed through the intensive work of thousands of laborers and overcoming significant challenges. The opening of the canal significantly shortened maritime trade between East Asia and Europe, eliminating the need for ships to circumnavigate the southern tip of Africa to reach India and other East Asian countries.

The opening of the Suez Canal brought about a revolutionary change in global trade and transportation. This event is recognized as a remarkable achievement in human history in the fields of engineering and transportation.

