How Sudan Abandoned a 2,300-Ton Bucket Wheel Excavator in the Nile's Biggest Swamp

A 2,300-ton bucket wheel excavator was shipped from Pakistan in 742 pieces to dig the Jonglei Canal around the Nile River's biggest swamp, in South Sudan. It cut two-thirds of the canal. In 1983, war stopped it. It has not moved since. Today 69,000 people live on its bank. #megaprojects #engineering #excavator #abandoned #nile #documentary #megastructure #southsudan DISCLAIMER ____________________________________ This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.