Nile Water Allocation Agreement Concluded
Egypt and Sudan concluded an agreement allocating Nile waters ahead of the reservoir's expansion.
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1959 in Egypt
Explore 5 historical events and records for Egypt in 1959.
Historical records for Egypt in 1959
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November
Nile Waters Agreement
Nasser's government signs the agreement allocating Nile waters and enabling reservoir construction.
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Egyptian Monument Rescue Request
Egypt requested international assistance through UNESCO to protect monuments and archaeological sites threatened by the planned reservoir.
Nubian Heritage Rescue Assistance Requested
Egypt asked UNESCO for international help protecting monuments threatened by water impoundment associated with the High Dam.
Request for UNESCO Assistance
Egypt requests international assistance to protect Nubian monuments threatened by the reservoir.
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