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Diesel engines for the Gezira irrigation scheme
Diesel engines for the Gezira irrigation scheme, 1924 Date: 1924
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Diesel Irrigation Scheme 1924 Gezira
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1. Title: "Powering Progress: Diesel Engines at the Gezira Irrigation Scheme, 1924". This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the essence of innovation and determination in the early days of the Gezira Irrigation Scheme in Sudan. Dated 1924, the image showcases a line of robust diesel engines, their powerful forms silhouetted against the backdrop of the sun-scorched landscape. The Gezira Irrigation Scheme, established in 1925, was a groundbreaking project designed to transform the arid lands of the Gezira region into productive agricultural land. The scheme aimed to provide water and infrastructure for large-scale farming, enabling the cultivation of crops such as cotton and groundnuts. In this photograph, we see the crucial role that diesel engines played in the success of the Gezira Irrigation Scheme. These engines were used to pump water from the Blue Nile River to the vast irrigation canals, ensuring that water reached the fields efficiently. Additionally, they were employed to power transportation systems, facilitating the movement of goods and people around the scheme. The diesel engines in this image represent the intersection of technology and human ingenuity, as engineers and workers harnessed the power of these machines to overcome the challenges of the arid environment and bring about agricultural prosperity. The photograph serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of those who played a part in the Gezira Irrigation Scheme, and the transformative impact that technology can have on communities and landscapes.
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