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Why did in ancient period people choose to live near the rivers?
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∙ 6y ago
Ancient Egyptians lived near the Nile because this is where the best soil and farmland was found. The Nile often flooded.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agobecause it was the only fertile land, the dessert was to dangerous to live in
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∙ 12y agoin the Nile there is rich land having to get rich water able to drink the water and fish it for food
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∙ 13y agoBecause it was unclaimed territory.
Whomever said this is wrong. The REAL reason is because it was next to the only large fresh water source around called the Nile River.
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∙ 6y agoCivilization lived near rivers for the fresh water to drink and bathe. They also used it for irrigation of crops and a way to travel to other areas.
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