To many, the Nile River is nothing more than an icon of egypt alongside the pyramids, but to ancient Egypt it was a vital lifesource and ruler. After the last ice age Africa had a much wetter climate then we know today. Over time it began to dry out, previously thriving lands were now uninhabitable pushing civilization closer together in search of water. Where they had settled was what we now what we call Egypt. Egypt being surrounded by the nile river had life that wasn’t just living, but flourishing.
Although the river seemed like a blessing it easily proved itself difficult to farmers often leaving communities famished. Later early Egyptians created an irrigation system which proved useful for more predictable farming and crops for the future.
Pharaohs were believed to be appointed by Horus, the god of the sky. Pharaohs were in charge of the distribution of crops, were the “…political and religious {leaders}” and the defenders of their city in battle (4). The Nile River played a huge role in the lives of the people of the time and was a ruling factor in the decisions made by the Pharaohs as the Nile controlled the success of crops and wildlife. Without the Nile River Egyptian civilization would be barren from the fruits of history leaving the rich egyption history behind.