Aswan Low Dam Construction
Aird's firm begins constructing the dam, locks and associated works across the Nile.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
John Aird Biography and Timeline
Follow John Aird through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.
John Aird, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1898–1899Years on this page
1898
Original Aswan Dam Building Starts
John Aird's contracting firm began work on the original masonry dam across the Nile near Aswan.
1899
River Works Construction Expands
The Aswan dam project expanded its construction activities around the Nile channel and associated masonry foundations.
Records, sources and methodology
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