Egypt Introduction

Development of Egypt Egypt developed around a great river system – the Nile Egypt developed around a great river system – the Nile It began as a scattering of villages and settlements It began as a scattering of villages and settlements

Nile River Land along the banks was fertile Land along the banks was fertile The Nile flooded annually – almost on schedule The Nile flooded annually – almost on schedule The Nile provided water for irrigation and drinking The Nile provided water for irrigation and drinking It also provided fertile soil for crop growth It also provided fertile soil for crop growth The largest river in the world – it provided a natural highway for travel between settlements and out to sea The largest river in the world – it provided a natural highway for travel between settlements and out to sea

Black Land Black Land or Kemet Black Land or Kemet Rich soil Rich soil Situated along the banks of the Nile River Situated along the banks of the Nile River

Red Land Red Land or Deshret Red Land or Deshret Out beyond fertile land Out beyond fertile land Dead sands, deserts Dead sands, deserts Forbidding territories Forbidding territories

Red Land Source of gold and fine gems Source of gold and fine gems Copper to manufacture tools and weapons Copper to manufacture tools and weapons

Advantage of Desert Acting as a buffer, shielding and insulating Egypt from outside influences Acting as a buffer, shielding and insulating Egypt from outside influences Reminded people of their dependence on the Nile Reminded people of their dependence on the Nile