RIVER NILE

River Nile

River Nile

Introduction

The Nile, having a length of about 6,700 kilometers, is the longest river in the world. It has always been of great importance to Egypt. For the Egyptians, the sacred river has affected their lives and their culture. Starting range from the Blue Nile in the Ethiopian highlands and the White Nile in southern Sudan, it flows through several African countries through Egypt until it finally ends in the Mediterranean. The ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile comes from the Well, a primeval ocean from which the world has sprung. Different names have been worn by the river, until the Greeks finally called it Nilus, from which it's present name,” Nile” is derived. In ancient Egypt the Nile was called "Hapi", named after the god Hapi, who was responsible for movement into the river.

The people of Egypt were dependent on the movement of the river. High water led to the fertile mud laid on the fields, so there was a lot of plantation around the river. Of course, prolonged low water also meant that people did not have enough to eat. Today, dams provide for uniform watering, especially the Aswan Dam which was built in 1902. Through its hydro-electric power plant; additional energy is gained (Ian, 2000).

The Nile divides Egypt in two areas: Lower Egypt with the Nile Delta and Upper Egypt with the Nile Valley. Earlier, the main artery of the Nile in Egypt was Livestock, grain, wood and stone and also soldiers and other people were transported on cargo or passenger ships. The duration of carriage was dependent on the water level of the river. More and more ports were built and today the Nile in Egypt is of great economic importance. The six Qatar file, i.e. the Rapids area, which includes the Nile, are evidence of the shifting of tectonic plates millions of years ago. The banks of the Nile are home to a diverse and unique wildlife. Some of the animals were named after their homeland along the Nile, such as the Nile crocodile, the hippopotamus or Nile goose. Many large and small cities have spread to the Nile River, including the capital Cairo.

Egypt's largest open air museum in Luxor is situated on both sides of the Nile. Impressive monuments tell of the time, as Luxor was the residence of the rulers. Many hotels in Aswan on the Nile River have found the homes from which you can see the rock then felucca on the Nile. By various tour operators are Nile cruises offered. On ships of various categories, are the many interesting places along the Nile and one hit in the footsteps of the ancient pharaohs and enjoy this very special river (Hagai, 2002).

Neil and its Role in the Life of Egypt

Nile - one of the largest rivers in the world. It is this river of Egypt owes its history. How does the history of this country are so closely intertwined with the history of the Nile, ...