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They used the river Nile. They built boats from papyrus reeds ranging in size from canoes to giant barges. The 750 or so miles (1200km) between the delta and the first cataract was slow moving enough to favour river transport. The winds were favourable as they usually blew in the oposite direction to the current. This meant it was possible to drift down the river on the current and sail up the river against the current.
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What was used for most long distance transportation in ancient Egypt?
if you are looking for a 5 letter word that starts with S, it is ships (I think...)
What is a good jeopardy question for ancient Egypt?
Ancient Egypt lasted_________ long. What is true.
During its long history ancient Egypt was governed by 31 different ruling families called..?
they were called dynasties.
Facts about the drought cycle for ancient Egypt?
Well According to scientist The amount of droughts that took place in Ancient Egypt was around 30-50 This is because what was made to build walls was mud and concrete so that made the river Nile to break throughthe wall the thicker the wall the protection.
Why did ancient Egypt begin?
Short answer: because many tribes gathered around the fertile Nile valley. Long answer: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egypt
