Running right through Egypt was, and still does, the mighty Nile River in all of its 4,184 miles of glory, influencing the kingdom of Egypt in every way imaginable. Egypt’s cities were all along the Nile. Egyptians had three seasons, Akhet (flood season), Peret (planting and growing season), and Shemu (harvest season), all based on the flooding patterns of the Nile. To the north of Egypt, there was the Mediterranean Sea. To the east of Egypt was the Eastern Desert.
The distance between these two lakes and the mouth of the Nile into the Mediterranean was of 938 miles. The Nile River was the backbone of Ancient Egypt and it is held responsible for the flourish of civilization 5,000 years ago. The first and most important gift the Nile gave to Ancient Egypt was its annual flooding. The Early Egyptians were never able to figure out that the flooding is due to the rains on the mountains to the south. The heavy rains would produce a run-off and create the Nile River.
River Nile is the main cause of the existence and development of the ancient Egyptian civilization. Why is this fact? Well, the River enabled Egypt to grow in all aspects. This fact can be supported by the fact that the Nile River was the only source of water and food for
Themes in US and World History Task # 1 Nina Valentin 1. Without the seasonal flooding of the Nile, hunter gatherers in the Predynastic period would never have settled into agricultural villages which would lead to the development of Egyptian culture (history.com). In Ancient Egyptian the majority of the population where farmers. The peasant population depended on the cyclical flooding of the Nile to fertilize the surrounding land for cultivation. Since the majority of the population was based in small farming villages along the Nile, agriculture was the basis for their economy (history.com).
For instance you can go on an hour tour or so and go and look at the Old Kingdom of Egypt which was known for there sun worship, pyramid building trading expedition as far as the North and the Black Sea. The rise of the rulers at the old kingdoms of Egypt finally broke pharaoh’s power, by ending the olds kingdom. You can also go and visit the Nile River because it is one of the longest rivers in the world. The pyramids of Giza are also a neat place, which three great Egyptian pyramids built on the banks of the Nile River, and they are on the Seven Wonders of the World. During 2000-1786 BC people would love to visit the Middle Kingdom of Egypt.
Egyptian civilization originates in regions of East Africa along Nile River, isolated by desserts and water. In Egypt, the floods of Nile River were much more predicted and coincided with the growing season. Silt carried by the Nile fertilized the fields every year. The agriculture had spread along the Nile easily and formed a strong foundation of the civilization. The first royal dynasty to bring the city-states in Mesopotamia together was the kingdom of Akkadia, followed by a later kingdom of Babylonia.
GKE1 World History Task 1 Part A: Mesopotamia: “Land between two rivers” The Tigris and Euphrates River System is the most significant physical geographic factor that contributed to the development of human society in Mesopotamia. Without the existence of this river system the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia would not have formed in this region nor would their innovations or crafts. The Tigris and Euphrates River System delivered the life sustaining resources that were necessary in sustaining human habitation, which eventually developed into some of the first government run societies in human history. Considered the birthplace of civilization, Mesopotamia is a Greek name that means “land between two rivers” (Orlin, 2010, p.145). Mesopotamia is a fertile flat plain that was created by rich deposits of mud and clay that the two rivers carried from highlands and mountains that today make up the eastern side of Turkey, which lay to the north of what was Mesopotamia and is currently Iraq.
Nile river- world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean sahara desert -A vast desert in North Africa that covers an area of about 3,500,000 square miles (9,065,000 sq km). Aquifers- A body of permeable rock that can contain or transmit groundwater. Niger delta-the delta of the Niger River in Nigeria, is a densely populated region sometimes called the Oil Rivers desertification- The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture. Aswan high dam- one of the world's largest dams on the Nile River in southern Egypt carthage-An ancient city on the coast of North Africa near present-day Tunis. It fought with Rome during the Punic Wars and was finally destroyed... black gold-
The water flowing through the mountains and making paths have been here before man and will be there long after. With reference to major events in the African community comes a strong push for recognizing the feats of black people. The river Euphrates is a strong link to the beginning of time and the first civilization, Mesopotamia. Of course, this starts in Turkey where some of the first dark skinned individuals came about representing the “dawning of the young.” As well, the Congo and Nile rivers were found near great cities and states that the African community flourished in thus making their mark in the world. What stands out very strongly is the personification of the Mississippi River.
Jake Mazziotti December 3/2013 Number 13 How did the Nile shape ancient Egypt The nile is the longest river in the world-over 4000 miles. The nile shaped many aspects of ancient Egypt society,includings settlement distributions its agriculture system and its spiritual life.One aspect of egyptian society that was influenced by the nile was its population distribution. Most of the population have along the nile flood plain (Doc A) map shows 20 settlements. Everyone is either in the delta or narrow nile valley. The nile did more than shape the settlements its determened life without would be impossible.