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Why was the Nile River so important to the lives of ancient Egyptian?

April 26, 2017ancient Egyptian Lives nile river

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Why was the Nile River so important to the lives of ancient Egyptian?

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Because it provided water, transport and food. Also the River Nile flooded every year between June and September, in a season the Egyptians called akhet – the inundation. When the floods receded a thick rich mud (black silt) was left and this was excellent soil to plant in.