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people settled near rivers to get a good source of water for themselves and their crops for example the ancient Egyptians settled near the river nile so that their crops could be irrigated and that the population could have a fresh supply of water. It was the lifeline of ancient Egypt.also to help protect the country or town from its enemies on one side

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