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The ancient Egyptians considered the Nile River to be the source of life as as it provided water for drinking, bathing, washing and irrigating.
The Nile River was also the main way for transporting goods and people as roads could not be built on flooded land or sandy desert, hence becoming ancient Egypt's great highway. It provides an efficient way to travel up and down the narrow strip of land.
Trade was also made possible by the Nile River. Travelers and goods travelled along the river, and traders travelled to Egypt on the Nile and set up stalls on the quay to sell their goods. Other sailors would went there to purchase these goods from the stalls.
In addition, the Nile River was important for agriculture. The main source of water for farming as there was very little rain in Egypt. The Nile flooded once a year and left behind thick black mud which created fertile farming lands for growing crops after the flood.
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∙ 14y agoIt was very important because it gave water to crops so they could eat, it gave them water to drink and use also.
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Why is the River Nile important?
The Nile River was important to the Egyptians because it was their main source of water and it is still very important for irrigation, hydroelectricity, transportation etc.
What did the Egyptians rely on for their water needs?
The Nile River.
What is the river Nile nickname?
'Gift of the Nile' I believe the above is actually the nickname for Egypt, not the river Nile. When the question of the nickname of the Nile river appears in crossword puzzles the answer is CLEO.
What is a civilization called that arose along the Nile River about 5000 years ago?
The most common one was the Egyptian's.
Who built their cities along the Nile river?
Egyptians black arabs
Did Ancient Egyptians bathing in the Nile River?
The Ancient Egyptians did bathe near the Nile River. In fact they bathed in the Nile River. The Nile River also provided then with food.
Why is the nile river valley important?
it is important because it gives gift
Which river is associated with the ancient Egyptians?
The Nile River
What was important to the ancient egyptians?
The important thing thing was the Nile River. With out the Nile River they couldn't send messages or sail down tho find food
Why the Nile River was so important to the ancient Egyptians by listing its various uses and the resources provided?
because they get water from nile river...haha
Why was river Nile harmful for ancient Egyptians?
The Nile was not harmful.
How did the ancient egyptians trade along the nile river?
They traded by boat, the boat was very important in Ancient Egypt.
Which river provided a livelihood to the ancient egyptians?
it was The Nile River
What river did the ancient Egyptians build their civliezation on?
nile river
What was the part of the Nile that ancient Egyptians inhabited was what?
Mainly the Nile River Valley and the Nile River Delta.
The focal points and sources of life for the ancient Egyptians were the?
The Nile River fits your description. It was so important to the Ancient Egyptians that it became a part of their Religious beliefs. They called the Goddess of the Nile, Anuket.
What are two reasons the Nile river was important to the ancient Egyptians?
well for starters it gave the Egyptians knowledge and was a great source of transportation
