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Yes, it was there only water supply. They also bathed in it, and cleaned themselves in it.
In ancient times water was normally collected from wells located along the banks of the river; this manged to filter the water to a certain degree from harmful pathogens.
Water was also cooled and filtered (and still is to present day) in baked clay pots; these act as water filters and remove silt and many pathogens from the water although it would probably still harboured certain bacteria.
The only relatively safe way to purify this water would be to boil it.
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What is the river Nile nickname?
'Gift of the Nile' I believe the above is actually the nickname for Egypt, not the river Nile. When the question of the nickname of the Nile river appears in crossword puzzles the answer is CLEO.
What did the Egyptians rely on for their water needs?
The Nile River.
What is the duration of Ancient Egyptians TV series?
The duration of Ancient Egyptians - TV series - is 3000.0 seconds.
What is a civilization called that arose along the Nile River about 5000 years ago?
The most common one was the Egyptian's.
Who built their cities along the Nile river?
Egyptians black arabs
Did ancient egyptians worship gods of the river?
They worshiped Hapi, who was god of the river Nile.
Did Cleopatra's country worship her after she died?
No. The ancient Egyptians did not worship their dead rulers. They had their set pantheon of god that they honored.No. The ancient Egyptians did not worship their dead rulers. They had their set pantheon of god that they honored.No. The ancient Egyptians did not worship their dead rulers. They had their set pantheon of god that they honored.No. The ancient Egyptians did not worship their dead rulers. They had their set pantheon of god that they honored.No. The ancient Egyptians did not worship their dead rulers. They had their set pantheon of god that they honored.No. The ancient Egyptians did not worship their dead rulers. They had their set pantheon of god that they honored.No. The ancient Egyptians did not worship their dead rulers. They had their set pantheon of god that they honored.No. The ancient Egyptians did not worship their dead rulers. They had their set pantheon of god that they honored.No. The ancient Egyptians did not worship their dead rulers. They had their set pantheon of god that they honored.
Why was river Nile harmful for ancient Egyptians?
The Nile was not harmful.
Did Ancient Egyptians bathing in the Nile River?
The Ancient Egyptians did bathe near the Nile River. In fact they bathed in the Nile River. The Nile River also provided then with food.
Why was the nile river cherished by the ancient egyptians?
because the ancient egyptians have big heads and but sweats
Did Egyptians worship the Nile River?
yes because they thought it was magic.
Do Egyptians have to worship gods?
No, the ancient Egyptians did not have to worship their gods and goddesses, it was a part of their faith and belief that they chose to.
What ancient civilization lived near the Nile River?
The Egytians grew around the nile
How did the ancient egyptians get food from the nile?
they got fish from it
How did the Ancient Egyptians Look after the Nile River?
farty
Which river is associated with the ancient Egyptians?
The Nile River
Did the ancient Egyptians dam the Nile?
no the modern ones did
