Influence of Geography on Egyptian Civilization

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Influence of Geography on Egyptian Civilization

• Nile River
• Nile Delta
• Faiyum
• Deserts
• Mediterranean

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The Nile River

• Fed by summer monsoons in Ethiopia
• Predictable flooding July and August fertile
  soil
• Allowed for predictable harvesting and planting
  of crops

3
The Nile Delta

• Fan shapped area where the Nile R. enters the
  Med. Sea
• Extensively cultivated and settled
• Second largest area of settlement

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The Faiyum

• Oasis at the tip of one of the Nile R branches
• Extensive irrigation in this region
• Third largest area of settlement and cultivation

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Deserts Surrounding Egypt

• Western and Eastern deserts surrounding Egypt
  isolation and protection, stability
• Source of gold, copper, tin, alabaster,
  limestone, amethyst, and natron (for
  mummification)

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The Mediterranean

• Major trade source
• Agent for cultural diffusion and acquisition