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Unlocking the wisdom of the Nilometer in Cairo

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Built in 861 AD, Rhoda Island's Nilometer stands as a pinnacle of ancient hydrological monitoring. It ingeniously applies the principle of communicating vessels to synchronize water levels in real time. Its 45 stone steps serve as precise markings, recording every "breath" and "pulse" of the Nile River. Check out this ancient marvel!

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