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Mullaperiyar Dam, 19th century
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Mullaperiyar Dam, 19th century
Mullaperiyar Dam, 19th-century artwork. Known at the time as the Periyar Dam, this dam was built from 1887 across the Periyar River in the state of Kerala in southern India. It opened in 1895. It is a gravity dam built from a brick-limestone concrete, and faced with rubble. The height is 54 metres, and its width is 365 metres. At its base, it is 42 metres thick, narrowing to 4 metres at the crest. Workers are seen on the crest and ascending scaffolding at right. 483 workers died during construction, from diseases such as malaria. Artwork from the 20th volume (second period of 1897) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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1890s 1895 1897 Annual Volume British Empire Build Building Civil Engineering Construct Constructing Engineering French Imperial India Indian Kerala La Science Illustree Louis Figuier Magazine Popular Science Weekly Worker Workers Mono Chrome
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This 19th-century artwork showcases the magnificent Mullaperiyar Dam, formerly known as the Periyar Dam, located in Kerala, southern India. Constructed between 1887 and 1895, this gravity dam stands tall at a height of 54 meters with a width spanning an impressive 365 meters. The dam's foundation measures a robust 42 meters thick at its base before tapering down to just 4 meters at its crest. In this monochrome print, we witness the dedication and perseverance of workers who risked their lives during construction. Ascending scaffolding on the right side of the image, these brave individuals played an integral role in bringing this engineering marvel to life. However, it is disheartening to learn that tragically, 483 workers succumbed to diseases like malaria while working on this ambitious project. The historical significance of this artwork lies not only in capturing a moment from Indian history but also in showcasing advancements in civil engineering during that era. This illustration was featured in La Science Illustree—a renowned French popular science weekly—specifically within its second period volume published in 1897. As we admire this piece of artistry today, let us remember those who dedicated their lives to constructing such monumental structures and appreciate how far technology has advanced since then. The Mullaperiyar Dam stands as a testament to human ingenuity and serves as an enduring symbol of progress for generations past and present.
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