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Egypt is situated in the northeast corner of Africa, 2179 miles from the United Kingdom
A large river called the Nile flows through the country into the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile enters Egypt from the Sudan and flows north for about 1545 km (about 960 miles) to the sea. The Nile was, and still is, very important to Egyptian life.
Why is the River Nile so important to the Egyptians today and in the past?
Egypt is mainly made up of hot deserts and receives little rainfall. Without the Nile, the area would be entirely desert. All of Egypt depended on the Nile for water, food and transportation.
Before modern dams were built the River Nile would flood each year, coating the land on either side of the river with thick back mud. This mud was ideal for growing crops and
provided the ancient Egyptians with fertile land which helped them to grow their crops and raise their animals.
These factors that the Nile provided are known as 'The Gifts of the Nile'
Click here to find out more about the river Nile
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Egyptian history can be divided into 3 periods. The Old, Middle and New Kingdoms. During the Old Kingdom the Egyptians began building pyramids in honour of their Kings. This period was therefore known as the Pyramid Age.
Where did the Ancient Egyptians live?
Most ancient Egyptians lived along the banks of the Nile. Farmers first settled in Egypt along the River Nile around 5000 B.C.
Where do most people in Egypt live today?
About 95 % of Egypt's population still live in the Nile valley (the area next to the river).
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The people in Ancient Egypt divided Egypt into two areas. The 'red land' and the 'black land'.
Egypt is situated in the northeast corner of Africa, 2179 miles from the United Kingdom
A large river called the Nile flows through the country into the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile enters Egypt from the Sudan and flows north for about 1545 km (about 960 miles) to the sea. The Nile was, and still is, very important to Egyptian life.
Why is the River Nile so important to the Egyptians today and in the past?
Egypt is mainly made up of hot deserts and receives little rainfall. Without the Nile, the area would be entirely desert. All of Egypt depended on the Nile for water, food and transportation.
Before modern dams were built the River Nile would flood each year, coating the land on either side of the river with thick back mud. This mud was ideal for growing crops and
provided the ancient Egyptians with fertile land which helped them to grow their crops and raise their animals.
These factors that the Nile provided are known as 'The Gifts of the Nile'
Click here to find out more about the river Nile
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Egyptian history can be divided into 3 periods. The Old, Middle and New Kingdoms. During the Old Kingdom the Egyptians began building pyramids in honour of their Kings. This period was therefore known as the Pyramid Age.
Where did the Ancient Egyptians live?
Most ancient Egyptians lived along the banks of the Nile. Farmers first settled in Egypt along the River Nile around 5000 B.C.
Where do most people in Egypt live today?
About 95 % of Egypt's population still live in the Nile valley (the area next to the river).
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The people in Ancient Egypt divided Egypt into two areas. The 'red land' and the 'black land'.
- The 'red land' was the deserts protecting Egypt on two sides. These deserts separated ancient Egypt from neighbouring countries and invading armies.
- The black land was the fertile land (near the Nile River) where the ancient Egyptians grew their crops.