Why is the Nile River a gift to Egypt?
Trending Why is Nile River a blessing for Egypt? Do you know, Egypt is also called the ‘Gift of Nile’? Egypt got this name from the Greek historian Herodotus. But what could be the reason behind this? In fact, most of the land of Egypt is desert. Life here is only possible because there is the Nile River, which is no less than a lifeline for Egypt. The largest source of fresh water in Egypt is the Nile River. Farming and life are possible in this country only because of the Nile River. Every year this river overflows, thereby accumulating fertile soil (silt) on its banks. This is the reason why the cultivation of wheat and other crops has become possible here. The Nile has supported life in Egypt since ancient times. If the Nile River did not exist, the ancient Egyptian civilization would never have flourished. Moreover, the Nile was also a trade route for the Egyptians since ancient times. People and goods traveled down the Nile in boats to remote areas. In ancient Egypt, Nile was like a goddess to the Egyptian people, thanks to which life became possible even on the desert land and civilization could flourish. The Nile supplied Egypt with food in the form of grain and fish. Along with this, Egypt also got papyrus, through which the ancient Egyptians could make paper and record information related to Egypt’s history, administration and religion. We learn from the Nile how a river can be the mother of an entire civilization. Truly Egypt is a gift given by the Nile River. Click here for more stories of life and style Click here