Aswan High Dam Inauguration

Egypt · 1971 · 20m

This stamp commemorates the inauguration of the Aswan High Dam, a monumental engineering project on the Nile River. The design features a stylized depiction of the dam structure, symbolizing modern industrial achievement and control over the river's resources.

The Aswan High Dam was a cornerstone of Gamal Abdel Nasser's modernization program for Egypt, largely funded and designed by the Soviet Union after the West withdrew support. Its completion in 1970 and inauguration in 1971 marked a significant moment in Egyptian national pride and its Cold War alignment.