they made it easier
The cataracts of the Nile River in ancient Egypt had both negative and positive effects. Negatively, the cataracts made navigation difficult, limiting trade and communication with other regions. However, they also acted as a natural barrier, providing protection against invasions. Additionally, the cataracts influenced the unique geography of ancient Egypt, leading to the development of a distinct culture and civilization.
there are 6 cataracts in ancient Egypt
a cataract is steep rapids formed by cliffs in a river.
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The natural barrier that protected Egypt in the south is cataracts.
CataractSteep rapids formed by cliffs and boulders in a river.Hope this helps or at least is close..
Cataracts are rocky areas that are similar to minor waterfalls. They hindered navigation of the Nile, especially during the Ancient Period. The sailboats that Ancient Egyptians used could not carry them over the cataracts. Instead, the boat would have to be dragged up the cataract by teams of men, often with great difficulty. Since the first cataract is by Aswan, in the beginning of the Cushite/Nubian territory, this prevented the Cushites from invading Egypt using a river-navy since such a thing would not pass over the cataracts.
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the cataracts hurt egypt by making it hard to travel from place to place
The four natural barriers 1. Cataracts of the Nile 2. Sea 3. Desert 4. Mountains
The Natural Defenses of Egypt are the cataracts, the delta, the eastern and western desert.
The natural barrier that protected Egypt in the south is cataracts.