Why did people settle near the Nile river?

Answer 1

Crop fertility and water availability. Without food and water, people die, so we need access to both. The Nile is pretty much the only place in Egypt that provides a nearby source of water and land that is viable for agriculture to produce food.

Answer 2

Because of the water, food and transport it provided they settled nearby

Answer 3

Mainly because it provided water in an otherwise arid land.

Answer 4

Surely because of the water to grow crops. So they can eat.

Answer 5

because the soil around the nile was more fertile and they needed the water to irrigate their crops.

Answer 6

Because Nile River provided water, food, transportation and fertile soil for growing food.