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The people of Egypt used The Nile River for many different reasons.

  • Irrigation for crops
  • Washing
  • Hunting (Fish)
  • Transportation
  • Water/Hydration
  • Fertile Soil

Also, reeds called papyrus grew along the banks of the Nile. Egyptians used the papyrus for building boats and using it as paper.

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