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The '''Suez Canal''' is an artifical level waterway in [[Egypt]] which connects the [[Mediterranean Sea]] to the [[Red Sea]]. Since its inception, the canal has been a popular trade route between [[Europe]] and [[Asia]] and was the site of the infamous {{Wiki|Suez Crisis}} fought during the [[Cold War]] between Egypt, | The '''Suez Canal''' is an artifical level waterway in [[Egypt]] which connects the [[Mediterranean Sea]] to the [[Red Sea]]. Since its inception, the canal has been a popular trade route between [[Europe]] and [[Asia]] and was the site of the infamous {{Wiki|Suez Crisis}} fought during the [[Cold War]] between Egypt, {{Wiki|Israel}}, the [[United Kingdom]], and [[France]].<ref>{{WP|Suez Canal}}</ref> | ||
== | ==History== | ||
The construction of the canal began in 1859 was presided over by {{Wiki|Khedive}} [[Ismail Pasha]], the viceroy of Egypt. He had been pressured by the [[France|French]] to finish work on the canal, and was forced to make use of forced labour despite his | The construction of the canal began in 1859 and was presided over by {{Wiki|Khedive}} [[Ismail Pasha]], the viceroy of Egypt. He had been pressured by the [[France|French]] to finish work on the canal, and was forced to make use of forced labour despite his own stance against it. Following its completion in 1869, a celebration was held at the [[Khedivial Opera House]] by Ismail Pasha to commemorate its opening, with Queen [[Eugénie de Montijo]] of France as the guest of honor.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]'' – Chapter 1</ref> The inaugural opening of the canal was celebrated as being able to ensure better links and faster exploitation of the [[British Empire]]'s colonies.<ref>[[XIXth Century Search Engine]] – Six Surprising Colonies You Never Knew Existed</ref> | ||
In 1873, the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Pierrette Arnaud]] infiltrated a [[Templars|Templar]] illegal art ring at a business besides the canal. After investigating the business and interrogating a young Templar, she discovered names and | In 1873, the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Pierrette Arnaud]] infiltrated a [[Templars|Templar]]-run illegal art ring at a business besides the canal. After investigating the business and interrogating a young Templar, she discovered several names and businesses aligned with the Order, and left the young Templar injured but alive.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]'' – Chapter 22</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{ | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{Promo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]'' {{1stm}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]'' {{1stm}} | ||
*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:52, 6 June 2026
The Suez Canal is an artifical level waterway in Egypt which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. Since its inception, the canal has been a popular trade route between Europe and Asia and was the site of the infamous Suez Crisis fought during the Cold War between Egypt, Israel, the United Kingdom, and France.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
The construction of the canal began in 1859 and was presided over by Khedive Ismail Pasha, the viceroy of Egypt. He had been pressured by the French to finish work on the canal, and was forced to make use of forced labour despite his own stance against it. Following its completion in 1869, a celebration was held at the Khedivial Opera House by Ismail Pasha to commemorate its opening, with Queen Eugénie de Montijo of France as the guest of honor.[2] The inaugural opening of the canal was celebrated as being able to ensure better links and faster exploitation of the British Empire's colonies.[3]
In 1873, the British Assassin Pierrette Arnaud infiltrated a Templar-run illegal art ring at a business besides the canal. After investigating the business and interrogating a young Templar, she discovered several names and businesses aligned with the Order, and left the young Templar injured but alive.[4]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (promotional material only)
- Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot (first mentioned)
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑
Suez Canal on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot – Chapter 1
- ↑ XIXth Century Search Engine – Six Surprising Colonies You Never Knew Existed
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot – Chapter 22