NEST 101 Study Guide - Final Guide: Naqada Iii, Wadi Hammamat, Supreme Council Of Antiquities
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Egyptian geography: is distinct from other surrounding regions, has physical barriers like a desert to the west and the hostile area of the red sea and another desert to the east. The north holds the mediterranean and a series of cataracts in the nile river are at the south. This left them isolated, didn"t have to fear the possibility of a large scale invasion and gave to the longevity of culture and unique art. Compared to the outside world that was forever experiencing invasions and changes to art and arch, language, ect. cataract: a rocky outcrop or shallow area that cannot accommodate boat travel. Nile: the most outstanding feature of egypt, cuts through the centre of egypt. The second longest river in the world, basically the life force of the state. Source of water for irrigation, navigation, drinking, washing, and it brought fertility in the form of alluvial silt.
