Ancient Suez Canal
The Canal of the Pharaohs, also known as the Ancient Suez Canal has been hailing since ancient times. The canal had initially opened under Persian king Darius and comprises five distinct monuments of the Egyptian times.
2. Canal at Portus
The archaeologists believe the canal to be connected to Portus through which the goods were shipped to Rome for more than a period of 400 years. The massive canal is a 100 yard wide and 90 metre wide canal that might have been the link for transferring goods from big ships to small vessels.
3. Canals of Drusus
This Roman canal was constructed for serving military purposes back during 12 BC. The canal is believed to be the link between Rhine delta and Lake Flevo while facilitating troop transport. While this important canal finds its place in books written by many famous historians, the exact location of the canal remains unknown today.
4. Fossa Mariana
The canal was made in B.C. 102 near Fos-sur-Mer, the modern city. It was developed by Marius and to avoid the cumbersome navigation near the mouth of the river due to sand accumulation caused due to the amalgamation of streams.
5. Bourne-Morton Canal
The canal has been built at the north-east portion of Bourne located in Lincolnshire, England. The canal was the linking ground between dry grounds at Bourne until the ancient edge of sea near Pinchbeck.