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The Nile River In Ancient Egypt

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The Nile River is 4,187 miles long. It is also the longest river in the world. It is important to the Ancient Egyptian people because it provides them with a source of food and transportation. They grew wheat, barley, and flax along the river. They also grew papyrus which was used to make the first paper. The Nile River allowed them to trade with other countries and civilizations for resources that they did not have. The Nile was very useful for the Egyptians farming. They would open the flood gates to let water in during the dry season. This allowed them to control irrigation. They also counted on the natural flooding of the river to water their crops. They developed the first 365-day calendar to track the flooding of the Nile. It is because of the Nile River that Ancient Egypt grew into a prosperous civilization. …show more content…

There are 3 pyramids each built during the same dynasty The Great Pyramid was built as a tomb for the Egyptian King Khufu. It is also known as the Pyramid of Khufu. The other two pyramids were built for King Khufu’s son, Khafre and also Menkaure. These pyramids were built as a final resting place for the god kings of Egypt to ensure their journey to the afterlife. It took 23 years to build the Great Pyramid. They started working on it in 2540 BC. During the late summer and autumn, when the Nile flooded, people would come and work on the pyramids for their god king. The Great Pyramids are one of the Ancient Wonders of the World and they are still standing

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