Why was river flooding significant to both ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia?
Why was river flooding significant to both ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia? It was viewed by Egyptians as an unending blessing from the gods and goddesses of the land. Significantly, it contributed to the development of the first calendars which were based on the river's cycles. The cultures in Egypt and Mesopotamia are largely a product of flooding.
Why was the flood cycle important in ancient Egypt?
That surge of water and nutrients turned the Nile Valley into productive farmland, and made it possible for Egyptian civilization to develop in the midst of a desert.