The dam was constructed between 1960 and 1971 with help from the Soviet Union when the World Bank reneged on a promised loan under pressure from the US. The most visible consequence of the High Dam is Lake Nasser, which backs up over 500km, well into Sudan. Since a dam burst would wash most of Egypt's population into the Mediterranean, its security is paramount. The surrounding hills bristle with radar installations and anti-aircraft missiles and photography is restricted in the area.
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