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It is because the Nile river floods every year, making the soil very rich. The water would make the soil rich because the water has a combination of a lot of different things, including fish poo.

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Q: How was the Nile an essential part of the Egyptian culture?
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What culture was closley tied to that of nubia?

Egypt. it really was sort of an Egyptian colony or governed province.


Why did the Kush likes Egyptian culture?

The Kushites were absorbed into the Egyptian culture because the Egyptians were stronger than the Kushite people. The Kushites borrowed most of their culture and ideas from the Egyptians. The Kush people were part of those to rule the area once Egypt fell as the ruling power. The Kushites first viewed the Egyptian people as equals, then as rulers, and then as subordinates.


Why was the Nile River worshiped as a god?

It depends upon the hymn; also it is important to keep in mind that the Nile was often a part of a title of many Egyptian gods and goddesses and there are often misunderstandings in translation which becomes miscommunication.


Are pyramids still important today?

Yes they are because they're part of history. They give an insight to the ancient egyptian culture. The are one of two things that can be seen from space and are really beautiful landmarks. They are still important today because they are part of the ancient egyptian civilisation which was part of what made the world we live in today


How many countries were in the Egyptian empire?

The size of the Egyptian Empire varied. At its greatest extent included Egypt, Sinai, Canaan (an area which comprised present day israel and Palestine, part of Jordan, Lebanon, part of Syria in Asia and Kush (which comprised Nubia in southern Egypt and northern Sudan and the rest of the upper Nile Valley in Sudan).

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What part does the Nile river play in Egyptian mythology?

Growing crops


Are there ghosts near the nile?

Yes they are called the Nile River Killers they were part of an Egyptian army and died in a fight!!!!!


Why is the Nile delta so important to the ancient Egyptian?

Because it was [and is] the most fertile part of Egypt.


What physical features are part of the Egyptian geography?

Ancient Egypt is virtually defined by the Nile River. Beyond it the country is largely a desert.


Ancient Egyptian communities were able to grow and become successful due in large part to?

The fertility and productivity of the Nile River lands.


What culture was closley tied to that of nubia?

Egypt. it really was sort of an Egyptian colony or governed province.


Why did the Kush likes Egyptian culture?

The Kushites were absorbed into the Egyptian culture because the Egyptians were stronger than the Kushite people. The Kushites borrowed most of their culture and ideas from the Egyptians. The Kush people were part of those to rule the area once Egypt fell as the ruling power. The Kushites first viewed the Egyptian people as equals, then as rulers, and then as subordinates.


What problems did the Egyptians have with water?

The yearly inundation or flooding of the Nile was not so much a problem as it was part of their world that they needed to manage. They did manage it brilliantly for many centuries. The real problem came when there were periods of serious drought. There were periods when the Egyptian culture was virtually wiped out because of drought.


Is Alexandria part of lower or upper Egypt?

Alexandria is in Lower Egypt, because it is in the Nile Delta. However, Alexandria only comes into existence late in Egyptian history, long after the most famous Pharaohs and long after there was a significant distinction between Upper and Lower Egypt in terms of culture.


Why was the Nile River worshiped as a god?

It depends upon the hymn; also it is important to keep in mind that the Nile was often a part of a title of many Egyptian gods and goddesses and there are often misunderstandings in translation which becomes miscommunication.


Why did the Egyptians want the Nile river to flood?

In 1970, the Egyptians finished building the High Dam at Aswan. Today, Egyptian farmers have to use fertilizers to keep land fertile, as the natural deposits of silt that used to be caused by the flooding no longer occur.


Is the whit Nile and the blue Nile part of the river Nile?

yes , they both merge to form the nile