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The geographic features of the Nile River impacted the development of the Egyptian civilization. Egypt was a very dry desert like country where at times many people struggled to survive. However, the Nile River was given to them as a gift from the gods and they cherish this and when flooding occurs they call it the “miracle” of the Nile. When flooding occurred, it provided the land with a great amount of water, so the crops could grow and give them a surplus of food. This river stretches 4,000…

The Egyptian civilization was one of the more prosperous societies, lasting up to three thousand years or maybe even longer. This civilization has flourished longer than many other societies and empires because of its economic, political, social, and cultural contributions. Ancient Egypt is the most sustainable society primarily because the Nile River provided environmental sustainability, social mobility was possible, and economic opportunities provided a vast amount of wealth. The Nile River…

There is great history that lies in Egypt, much of this history is from the great dynasties who lived here thousands of years ago. There are several places which were created as burial sites for these great dynasties. The Valley of the Kings is one such place and is home to 62 known tombs of the ancient Egyptians. The largest of these tombs in the Valley of the Kings is Tomb KV5, with more than 140 chambers identified. This tomb has been called the Tomb of the Sons of Ramesses II due to the…

Hail to you, oh Nile. The Nile River is the longest river in the world! It comes from the Mediterranean Sea where it drains water out Northward through Northeast Africa and has a length of 6650 kilometers and flows 4258 miles . The location includes Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, and Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Sudan, and the cultivated section of Egypt. Living over thousands of years ago a stable food supply was very important and essentials to survive.…

List of famous ancient Egyptians King tut Cleopatra Khufu Menes Akhenaten Khufu is the famous ancient Egyptian that I chose Because he was the pharaoh during the creation of the tallest Pyramid, The great Pyramid Giza or the most remembered monument in Egypt and I liked the sound of his name. B. Making the great pyramid Giza so he could be remembered for ever and ever. He did he made the biggest most remembered monument in Egypt. And he made the great Sphinx to scare all the tomb raiders.…

Looking back at history, we learn how our ancestors lived in Ancient Civilizations. Many people who study anthropology find out what earlier civilizations were like and how people adapted to their surroundings. Two famous Civilizations that were completely different, but yet still had similar characteristics, were the Indus River Valley Civilization and the Nile River Valley Civilization. Each society had developed their own political, social structures, and institutions. The way they…

Within civilizations there are many similarities and differences. Case in point, geography, social structure, political and governmental systems, economy, technology and culture. For example, Shang and Zhou China, and the Nile River valley. These two civilizations are filled with these types of differences. The geography of China varies differently of that of Egypt. Which in turn, led these independent civilizations to take different paths in culture and other aspects. China, for instance, has…

Ethiopian Gambella Region "Villagization" Project Gambella region is located in Eastern Ethiopia also known as "Gambella People's Region, is one of the previously known Region 12, capital is Gambella. The region is situated between those two top 10 Ethiopian rivers Baro and Akobo Rivers. One of the most known parks in Ethiopia "Gambella national park" also located in the region covers approximately 5,061 square kilometers or 17% of the region. The region is also believed to have major oil…

The Pyramids are filled with mysteries, such as the real reason they were built, who built them, and many more. Some say the Pyramids were built for Pharaohs and others say that they were built as an alien spaceship. Many say, that the pyramids were built by groups of men, up to 10,000 at a time. Others say that they were built with the large groups, however the men were all under the control of a God. Finally some say that aliens built the Pyramids. Although many people say that the…

Since the beginning of time, civilizations have been established due to the geography and climate in a certain area. Civilizations tend to arise in regions that are inhabitable and capable of sustaining life (Nate Sullivan).Whether they were located close to the mountains or the deserts, every little aspect of their surrounding effected them culturally and politically. Hominids, which were two-legged pre-human predecessors were said to be the first humans on earth, however it was not till later…