- Fertile Soil:
- Alluvial plains - sediment deposits from flooding created some of the most fertile soil on earth.
- Water:
- Rivers provided a reliable water source for drinking, irrigation, transportation.
- Natural flooding helped water crops.
Nile River:
- Predictable flooding:
- Inundated the surrounding land annually making the soil rich and ideal for agriculture.
- Controlled irrigation:
- Egyptians built canals and dams to control the flooding and expand the farming area.
Both regions had abundant natural resources, favorable climates, and access to water, which supported the growth of early civilizations.
