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  • Ancient Egyptian Civilization

    Ancient Egyptian Civilization

    Egypt is regarded as the land of civilizations from the beginning of time because civilizations were founded there on the banks of the Nile River, which is revered by both ancient and modern Egyptians as a symbol of stability and fertility. The ancient Egyptian civilizations predate Christ by more than 5500 years. The ancient Egyptian civilization started when King Narmer, also known as Minis, united these two kingdoms under his authority.

  • Statue of King Amenemhat I

    King Amenemhat I | 12th Dynasty Kings

    He is the first monarch of Egypt's Twelfth Dynasty, which is regarded as the Middle Kingdom's prime period. From 1991 BC until 1962 BC, he was king.

  • King Mentuhotep II

    King Mentuhotep II | Last King of the 11th Dynasty

    The XV Dynasty was founded by the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Mentuhot II, whose regal name means "the god Montu is satisfied." He governed Egypt from 2061 to 2010 BC. He became the first Egyptian monarch in the Middle Kingdom and is credited with bringing the nation back together following the chaos of the First Decadence.

  • King Merenre II

    King Merenre II

    After just a single year in power, Pepi II, his half-brother, replaced Merenra II. The canon of Turin and Manetone agree in attributing to the new king a reign of more than ninety years, dying more than a century after a rather serene existence after all lively, casual, and generous, so it is necessary that the new king was still a child when he ascended to the throne, according to a literary source.

  • King Merenre I

    King Merenre I

    Merenra I, the fourth king of the Sixth Dynasty, succeeded Pepi I. He governed for a brief time, maybe serving under his father for a few years before ceding power for nearly nine years, during which time he passed away in the early years of his second decade of life.

  • King Senusret II _ History

    King Senusret II | 12th Dynasty Middle Kingdom

    Following his father, King Amenemhat II, as a co-ruler during his latter years, King Senusret II was the fourth monarch of Egypt's XII Dynasty. The thing that sets him apart the most is his intense passion for the Fayoum Oasis, which led him to start constructing a massive irrigation system that runs from Bahr Youssef to Lake Morris.

The Nile River

Facts About The River Nile

  • 05 16, 2023

Facts About The River Nile

Foreign and Egyptian tourists flock to the Nile River in the city of Luxor to organize Nile cruises and visit the archaeological and tourist destinations in the capital of world tourism (Luxor), where floating hotels, gold, Nile boats and sailboats are lined up on the banks of the Nile to enjoy the charm and beauty of the Nile, which adorns the page of the eternal river to enjoy the charm and beauty of the Nile.

The Nile River stretches more than a thousand kilometers inside Egypt, from Abu Simbel (the southernmost point) to the capital, Cairo; it is characterized by stunning views on both sides, as it cuts through the desert smoothly, forming a narrow valley that forms Upper Egypt, with a number of unique archaeological and tourist sites on its sides, forming a link between all of them, including the Pyramids of Giza.

The name of the Nile River, or as it is called the father of African rivers, dates back to the Greek language, and it is derived from the word (Neilos) and Latin (Nilus), which means valley or river valley, which is believed to be derived from the root (Nual), and the Nile River is the longest river in the world, about 6,650 km long, and covers an area of 3,349,000 square kilometers, rising south of the equator and flowing north through northeast Africa to flow into the Mediterranean Sea, and the Nile River extends in several African countries

Economic progress in Egypt emanates from the Nile river; It is the chief mean of communication, the vehicle of trade and transportation in Egypt and the provider of fertility and resources that is why the region is suitable for farming. The Egyptians depend upon the river for everything present within them; it has nourished them with food, raw materials, arable land, and is a means of carrying numerous goods for construction.

The area within the Nile Delta between Cairo and Mediterranean Sea is mostly known for fertile soils due to the nutritious minerals which the Nile river carries at sea and deposits along the river banks encouraging agriculture in those regions.

In conclusion, the Nile River continues to be the fundamental support system for Egypt's people, economy, and culture. Additionally, it is critical to the nation's growth and population relief. Given its importance, the nation gives it careful consideration in all respects.

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