- The most prominent and vital waterway in ancient Egypt.
- It provided drinking and irrigation water, supported agriculture, and served as a means of transportation.
2. Canals:
- Ancient Egyptians constructed an extensive network of canals to optimize the use of Nile waters.
- Some notable canals included the Bahr Yussef, which connected the Nile to the Faiyum Oasis, and the Ibrahimia Canal, which facilitated irrigation in the Nile Delta region.
3. Wadi El Rayan:
- A natural depression located about 100 kilometers southwest of Cairo.
- It served as a seasonal lake during heavy rainfall in ancient times and was a source of water and vegetation.
4. Lake Moeris:
- A large artificial lake constructed during the Middle Kingdom period.
- It was designed to regulate floodwaters from the Nile and store water during dry seasons for irrigation purposes.
5. Faiyum Oasis:
- An area west of the Nile River characterized by fertile soil and water sources, including Lake Qarun.
- It was an important agricultural region in ancient Egypt and home to the city of Crocodilopolis, known for its crocodile-headed deity, Sobek.
6. Gulf of Suez:
- A northern extension of the Red Sea that borders the Sinai Peninsula.
- It served as a significant trading route, connecting ancient Egypt with the regions of Asia and the wider Indian Ocean.
