River NileMost of the Nile valley is called the red lands. The
red lands is the east and west ofEgypt and the rest of Egypt is
Known as the black lands.
Car GoThere were no roads in Egypt so theEgyptians had to use
the Nile for travel.So the cargo was shipped. Small boatswould
mostly ship grain, but biggerships would carry livestock.
Facts The Nile floods once a year. The Nile is the longest
river in the world but its not the widest. The river is 8-11 meters
deep.
Fishing and HuntingThe Egyptians would hunt duck and throw
aheavy throwing stick. Some times the cat wassent to get the bird.
Sometimes a team on aboat would catch a hippo and if they did
theywould kill it. The Ancient Egyptians believe thatif they killed
a hippo it would bring peace totheir village.
Travel
BuildingsThe Sphinx and all other buildings were near theNile
because it was a place where the Egyptianscould live and it was the
only way to travel.