Traditionally, fortifications where located near rivers for two reason: a ready source of water for troops and livestock, and defense of the river.
They are located along rivers because river passages are important for trade. the trade is usually ammunition and food. so if one of those boats sinks then that side starves and the forts win.
Most rivers flow into the sea, so the mouths of them are located near the sea.
normally near rivers
Rivers
Difficult to answer - Where a the cities located? What is the definition of major? What is the interpretation of near?
The Gila and Colorado rivers merge near Yuma Arizona.
Near rivers.
near lakes or rivers.
to get water easy
Most major cities in Argentina are located near rivers, in order to get food and water.
they're all located near rivers, because water is essential for the existence of life.
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers are located in the middle east near Baghdad, Iraq. Civilization started near the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.