having water access plays a tremendous role in importing and exporting goods via boat
Usually it was because the rivers were used to transport materials and goods. Saw mills were very popular way back then and many cities grew around the mills because that was were the work was. They used the rivers to float the logs and ships to transport other things. Eventually railways were used in the same way, and then of course trucks.
Rivers.
Most of them.
Many cities are located along water (oceans, seas, rivers, etc.).
Rivers are important in early settlement of land. Before advanced technology, it was important to be next to a water source for hydration, food, and travel. Many early cities, companies, and communties in history have been started around rivers.
There are many cities that are situated by rivers in Asia. Four of those cities are Bangkok in Thailand, Shanghai in China, Tokyo in Japan, and Seoul in Korea.
Many of the largest cities in Southwest Asia are located on or near: Major Rivers!! Hope this helps c: :p
In olden times, rivers were very important. That is why many cities and villages were centered around a river.They Provide:Drinking WaterBathingCleaningSwimmingIrrigational PurposesFun!
Most European cities are built on rivers, so there are far too many to mention. Name almost any major European city and it will have a river or rivers running through it.
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near any body of water, the cities would have many resources such as fish
Near the coast and on rivers leading to the coast.