WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The oldest known canals were irrigation canals, built in Mesopotamia circa 4000 BC, in what is now Iraq.

Detailed explanation-2: -The transport system that existed before the canals were built consisted of coastal shipping and horses and carts struggling along mostly unsurfaced mud roads (although there were some surfaced turnpike roads). There was also a small amount of traffic carried along navigable rivers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Grand Canal of China is not only the world’s oldest canal, it is far longer than either Suez or Panama. At 1, 795 kilometers (or 1, 114 miles) it has 24 locks and 60 bridges, and claim to the title of longest canal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anicut Canal is one of the oldest canals of India. This is taken out from the Kaveri River. This was formed as part of Cauvery Mettur Project during the project period of 1925-1934.

Detailed explanation-5: -The history of canals goes back to ancient times to the irrigation canals dating around 4000 BC in Mesopotamia, now Iraq and Syria. In Pakistan and North India, elaborate irrigation and reservoirs were constructed. And in Egypt and China, canals date back to 2332-2283 BC and 481-221 BC, respectively.