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River Valley Civilisations: The role of the Nile in Ancient Egypt

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People stand beside the Nile River
River Valley Civilisations: The role of the Nile in Ancient Egypt

SUBJECTS:  History

YEARS:  7–8


Like other early civilisations, the rise of Ancient Egypt was dependent on the fertile land around a river.

By learning about and adapting to the conditions of the Nile River, ancient Egyptians were able to increase their agricultural productivity to support a large population.

Why was this vital for a civilisation to flourish?


Acknowledgements

Video © Kunskapsmedia AB 2017.


Date of broadcast: 5 Feb 2020


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