Because it keeps intruders out. It's nealy impossible for one to travel through that desert without dying of dehydration. And the soil produces food for the ancient Egyptians themselves and their animals.
deserts and river Nile
The deserts on both sides of the Nile River created significant challenges for ancient Egypt by limiting agricultural expansion and access to resources. While the Nile provided fertile land for farming, the surrounding deserts made trade and communication difficult. Additionally, the harsh desert environment restricted movement and settlement, isolating communities and impeding cultural exchange with neighboring regions. Consequently, while the deserts offered some protection from invaders, they also confined the development and growth of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Well the soil was not the best around the deserts but around the Nile river it was very good
The geography of ancient Kush, like that of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, was characterized by fertile land supported by river systems, which were crucial for agriculture. Kush was situated along the Nile River, similar to Egypt, which relied on the Nile for irrigation and sustenance. Additionally, both Kush and Mesopotamia had surrounding deserts that provided natural barriers, while the flat plains of Mesopotamia facilitated early urban development. These geographic features enabled these civilizations to thrive through agriculture and trade.
The Egyptians had better medicine, traded more and made friends, they also had the deserts and Nile waterfalls to protect them, they also had a ruler replacement system so they were not thrown into chaos. The Mesopotamians were hostile to each other so in war, the didn't help each other.Another reason was the isolation and the size of ancient Egypt. The Nile River ran far to the south and was part of Egypt's empire.
No. The majority of Egypt's deserts are actually to the west of the Nile (even though there are deserts to the eat of the Nile).
No. The majority of Egypt's deserts are actually to the west of the Nile (even though there are deserts to the eat of the Nile).
Deserts in Egypt are located east and west of the Nile.
Deserts in Egypt are located east and west of the Nile.
deserts and river Nile
Yes, river NILE is from ancient time
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The Nile river provided fish and supported plants and animals. The Egyptians, the Nile was precious gift to Egypt
Most Egypt people live in the Nile Valley not the Deserts because there is more water supply and it isn't that hot in the Nile Valley as it is in the Deserts.
The deserts that surround the Nile River are the Sahara Desert to the west, the Libyan Desert to the southwest, and the Nubian Desert to the east. These deserts act as natural barriers that help protect the fertile Nile Valley.
The Nile river provided fish and supported plants and animals. The Egyptians, the Nile was precious gift to Egypt
Deserts and the Nile river