Egypt Nile River Barrages
The Nile divides into its eastern Damietta and western Rosetta branches at Qanater, where the main attraction is the Delta Barrages, built to control the flow of water to Lower Egypt.
Work on the barrages began in 1834, under Mohammed Ali, and was completed in 1863, when it was discovered that they were ineffectual.
The barrages were abandoned until 1883 when a group of British engineers, led by Sir Colin Scott-Moncrieff, finally completed the work.
Today the Nile Barrages are surrounded by gardens and are popular with picnickers. Although busy at weekends, Qanater is a pleasant destination for day trips from Cairo, the journey by river bus taking approximately two hours.
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