to get water easy
Fertile Crescent.
The Tigris and Euphrates rivers were assets to the early peoples of Sumer. They remain important rivers to this day.
Often towns and trading posts were located near certain geographic features so that they would be easily accessible. These geographical features were rivers, and the ocean.
The majority of Neolithic town Sumerian city-states and early empires are located near the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Mesopotamia. These rivers provided a consistent water source for agriculture and transportation, leading to the development of advanced civilizations in the region.
The Nuprigan River and the Tigariha River.
Most rivers flow into the sea, so the mouths of them are located near the sea.
rivers and waterways
Establishing towns near water allowed for irrigation of crops.
thay need to go and trade supplise
Near a water source.
Traditionally, fortifications where located near rivers for two reason: a ready source of water for troops and livestock, and defense of the river.
Railroad used to be one of the important transportation mode and hence cities and towns are being located near to it for people's convenience