Question

was the canal constructed to the red sea the new kingdom or middle kingdom
GPT 3.5
The canal constructed to connect the Nile River to the Red Sea, known as the Wadi Tumilat Canal, was initiated during the Middle Kingdom period in ancient Egypt, around the 12th dynasty (approximately 1991-1803 BCE). The canal served as a vital trade route and facilitated the transportation of goods between Egypt and other regions through the Red Sea.