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GEOGRAPHY OF EGYPT
LAND OF THE PHARAOHS
THE “CREATOR OF ALL GOOD”
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The Nile, like the Euphrates and the Tigris, was
fundamental to the development of Egyptian
civilization as it brought food and other riches.
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Reflection Question: How does the growth of
Fredericton compare to the early civilizations of
Mesopotamia and Egypt?
THE NILE RIVER
Every year floods cover the
banks of the Nile River with
rich soil- which makes it a
perfect spot for growing
crops.
 It provided drinking water.
 It was a “natural highway”
that linked communities
together.
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RED LAND
Deserts lie to the east and
west of the Nile Valley.
The Egyptians called this
the Redland.
 These deserts provided
protection from invasion.
 They were a source of
copper, gold, and graniteused for building, jewelry,
tools, weapons…etc…
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BLACK LAND
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The fertile land
surrounding the Nile River
was known as the
Blackland, because of the
rich, black mud left on the
banks after a flood from
heavy rains in central
Africa.
UPPER AND LOWER EGYPT
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Upper Egypt was
marked by the Nile
River Valley, and was
surrounded by the
deserts. It was referred
to as Ta-shema.
NILE CATARACTS
Cataracts are shallow parts
of a river that can be
classified as rapids.
 During the dry season these
rapids are impassable by
boat but during the flood
season boats can pass
easily.
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THE NILE DELTA
Lower Egypt was marked by
different branches of the
Nile River which created a
fertile triangular plain.
 It was referred to as The
Nile Delta. It was important
for trade routes and
emptied into the
Mediterranean Sea.
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EGYPT & MESOPOTAMIA
Unlike Mesopotamia which was subject to
constant invasions, Egypt was blessed with the
natural barriers of the desert to protect from
invasion.
 Because of this protection, and isolation,
Egyptian society and culture was marked by a
remarkable degree of continuity over
thousands of year.
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Question To Consider

Did Mesopotamia experience similar
consistencies with culture and societies like the
Egyptians?