Do Nile cruise ships today follow the same route that was used by the Pharaohs?
Answers:
Yes, to a large extent. The water route taken by floating hotels (Nile Cruises)
still between Luxor and Aswan is the same one carved by pharaonic boats
thousands of years ago. However, some slight differences are imposed by modern
technologies and geographical changes:
The Esna lock: in modern times, the Esna Barrages were built to control the
water levels. Therefore, the Nile cruise experience includes a “Lock”
experience (a water chamber to raise or lower the ship level) to pass
through, which the Pharaohs never experienced.
Water level regulation: In ancient times, navigation was heavily affected by
flood and drought seasons. Today, thanks to the High Dam in Aswan, the level
of the Nile water has been constant for around a year, which allows the
cruises to sail safely at any time.
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Answers:
Yes, to a large extent. The water route taken by floating hotels (Nile Cruises)
still between Luxor and Aswan is the same one carved by pharaonic boats
thousands of years ago. However, some slight differences are imposed by modern
technologies and geographical changes:
water levels. Therefore, the Nile cruise experience includes a “Lock”
experience (a water chamber to raise or lower the ship level) to pass
through, which the Pharaohs never experienced.
flood and drought seasons. Today, thanks to the High Dam in Aswan, the level
of the Nile water has been constant for around a year, which allows the
cruises to sail safely at any time.