Was ancient Egypt just desert?
Was ancient Egypt just desert? In 3,000 B.C.E., Egypt looked similar geographically to the way it looks today. The country was mostly covered by desert. But along the Nile River was a fertile swath that proved — and still proves — a life source for many Egyptians. The Nile is the longest river in the world; it flows northward for nearly 4,200 miles.
Was Egypt a desert 4000 years ago?
The Nile Valley was the seat of an ancient Egyptian civilization that spanned over 4,000 years. In 3,000 B.C.E., Egypt looked similar geographically to the way it looks today. The country was mostly covered by desert.
What Colour skin did ancient Egypt have?
Scholarly research suggests there were many different skin colours across Egypt, including what we now call white, brown and black.
Did the Nile river dry up in ancient Egypt?
ASWAN, Egypt (Reuters) - A granite inscription tells us that for seven years during the reign of the ancient Egyptian king Djoser, the Nile failed to go through its annual flooding cycle, causing a devastating drought and famine.