The geography of Egypt contained many advantageous features that helped ancient Egyptian society thrive in its day. As you have detailed in your post the Nile river was a cornerstone of ancient Egypt’s agriculture and trade sectors. It provided the area with fertile silt as well as a source of water that farmers used to irrigate their crops. The Nile was one of many important geographical features, another important feature that I would like to add information on is the natural barriers surrounding the kingdom. These barriers consisted of deserts in the east and west, rapids in the south, and the Mediterranean Sea in the north. In order to maximize these barriers, the Egyptians placed fortifications to add to the strength of the natural
