i. The western channel of the Assuan Dam at the commencement of the work, 1898. 2. Masonry and sluices in 



the western channel, during construction. -3. The dam in the course of building, from the left bank of the Nile. 



4. The dam as it was completed in 1902, from" up-stream. 5. The Assiut barrage, from the right bank 



RIVER ENGINEERING : STAGES IN CONSTRUCTION OF THE NILE DAMS 



