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Introduction to How the Nile River Works Most people will probably never venture down the Nile River. Instead, they choose to live vicariously through action movies and television shows. That's definitely the safest route, as the Nile came by its treacherous reputation honestly, thanks to rough rapids, rabid mosquitoes and some very unfriendly, yet beautiful, wildlife. Despite all of these factors, the Nile has given great opportunities to millions of people throughout history, and continues to do so to this day.

This view from the southeast overlooks the green expanse of the Nile delta, with the Suez Canal and portions of the Red Sea in the background. The delta begins to fan out around Cairo, about 160 km inland near the picture's right edge.

Maps of Ancient Egypt

How did the Nile River affect the development of Egyptian civilization? Can you improve the answer to this essential question?

Table of Contents # Introduction # The River Nile # History # Pharaohs # Hatshepsut # Cleopatra # Magic & Medicine # The People of Egypt # Egyptian Language # Papyrus # Tombs # Gods # Egypt Today # About the authors # Bibliography