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Ancient Egyptian civilization developed in the delta and valley regions of the great Nile River, isolated and protected by vast deserts on either side. The Nile River was the "backbone" of Egypt. Once a year the river flooded, depositing rich soil on the sides of the river. This allowed farmers to raise crops along the river banks. This fertile strip along the Nile was never more than 12 miles wide. all the land watered by the river was needed for cultivation, but during the floods, no one could work the land. Rich agricultural and mineral resources along with protection provided by the desert allowed a long-lasting civilization to develop in Egypt.
Odyssey Egypt -Map of Nile River
and other pertinent information-this interactive site includes the
map below and includes an explanation of delta and river valley
http://www.emory.edu/CARLOS/ODYSSEY/EGYPT/nilemap.html
The Geology of Egypt and the Nile River
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/7357/geo.htmhttp://schools.4j.lane.edu/spencerbutte/stuproj/nile.html
http://westford.mec.edu/schools/abbot/Egypt%20Theme%20Page/egypt.htm
Temples, Time, Trades, Writing
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html
Land of the Pharaohs--features facts on Egyptian religion, mummification, kings and queens, gods, and the Nile River
http://www.egypt.com/history/index.html
Egypt: Geography--basic geographical features of Egypthttp://www2.sptimes.com/Egypt/EgyptCredit.4.1.html
Secrets of the Nile Mapping Activity- a fun site for kids with lots of information too! http://www.seaworld.org/Egypt/pyramid.htmlAncient Egypt Site from the British Museum- kid-friendly site with a story and maps about ancient Egypt
http://www.clpgh.org/cmnh/exhibits/egypt/natural.html
