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It created fertile farms
During the time of ancient Egypt, the river Nile periodically flooded the lands of Egypt, thus resulting in the creation of fertile land that led to the creation of farms.
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The name was given by Herodotus
Herodotus, an ancient Greek historian, gave Egypt that name after realizing how the river Nile greatly affected the culture and formation of ancient Egypt.
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It led to the creation of Egyptian civilization
As supply of water and fertile lands became available, the civilization of ancient Egypt was able to be formed.
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Led to the rise of Egyptian culture
The people who lived on the banks of the river Nile were isolated from others. This led to the rise of a special language, culture and religion.
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It supported development
In modern times, the construction of the dam of Aswan has provided Egyptians with water all year round. The river Nile thus supported the development of modern Egypt. (See Why is Egypt a developing country?)
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95% of Egyptians live on the banks
95% of the Egyptian population lives near the banks of the river Nile. This is still true in modern times.
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It was impossible to grow food in the desert
In ancient times, there was no way to grow food in the desert, and as a result, Egypt could have not existed if the river Nile weren’t there. (See Why is Agriculture Important?)
Alex Williams
Alex Williams is a PhD student in urban studies and planning. He is broadly interested in the historical geographies of capital, the geopolitical economy of urbanization, environmental and imperial history, critical urban theory, and spatial dialectics.
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