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∙ 15y agoThe Nile flows from south to north, thus if you want to move goods from north to south you are going against the flow of the river.
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∙ 15y agoThe strong northerly winds combined with the southward flow of the river made it difficult for the ancient Egyptians to sail boats laden with goods against the current. This required the use of manpower or animals to pull the boats upstream, slowing down the transport process.
The ancient Egyptians traveled north to south along the Nile River because the river's current flows from south to north. This made it easier for them to navigate and transport goods. Traveling east to west was more difficult due to the harsh desert landscape, which made it harder to travel and limited the availability of resources.
Various ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and civilizations in Africa and Asia traded for iron weapons, incense, ivory, and gold. These goods were highly valued for their utility, beauty, and symbolic significance in ancient trade networks.
Kenya transports its goods primarily by road, utilizing a network of highways and roads connecting major cities and towns. The country also relies on rail transport, with the Kenya-Uganda Railway being a key route for moving goods. Additionally, air transport through major airports such as Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi plays a role in transporting high-value or time-sensitive goods.
Land transport is used for the movement of people and goods over land, using vehicles like cars, buses, trucks, trains, and bicycles. It is essential for commuting, transporting goods, tourism, and economic activities. Land transport provides flexibility and accessibility, connecting remote areas to urban centers and supporting trade and economic growth.
The steam locomotive quickly outpaced transport by canal as a steam-powered method of transport. Railways allowed for faster and more reliable transportation of goods and passengers than canals, leading to the decline of canal transport for long-distance travel.
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The cataracts or rapids and the dams after they were built.
The Ancient Egyptians transported their goods by boat. They had the good fortune of having a river flowing north, to the Mediterranean Sea and its trade partners.
The Nile river flows north, so anyone traveling southward would be moving against the current.
The Ancient Egyptians transported their goods by boat. They had the good fortune of having a river flowing north, to the Mediterranean Sea and its trade partners.
The Ancient Egyptians traded with other countries in Africa and parts of Asia. The Nile River was the main route used to transfer goods from one country to another. They also used donkeys and carts to transport goods.
they traded goods
they would barter it for other goods
They used the barter system by trading goods and services for other goods and services.
They used the Nile to transport goods to other countries or to import them.
camels were used to transport goods
It was going against the flow of the river. The Nile flows north.