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How did the Nile help the Egyptians?

The Nile River has always been important to Egyptians.  This was especially evident in ancient Egypt.  The ancient Egyptians relied heavily on the Nile River for agriculture and trade.  The Nile River helped the ancient Egyptians to thrive.


Each year, the Nile River flooded.  This flooding saturated the usually dry soil.  Silt deposits developed and the river waters helped to create fertile soil.  Farmers were able to grow crops in abundance because of the Nile River.


The Nile River was also essential for trade.  The river flowed north and emptied into the Mediterranean Sea.  Merchants sailed with their goods from Egypt and into the Mediterranean.  From the Sea, merchant ships could travel to southern Europe and western Asia.  They could also bring goods from Europe and Asia back down the Nile River to Egypt.

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