Ancient Egypt and Nubia Map showing the major locations, cities, trade routes and monuments of the Egyptian kingdom.

Egyptian civilization was created on the banks of the Nile. The Nile was used for transportation and for water and unification of Upper and Lower ancient Egypt. 

The Nile reliably flooded, leaving fertile silt for the Egyptians to cultivate. This consistent lifestyle led to a much more optimistic view of life and of the gods. Egypt was rarely conquered due to natural barriers that kept it safe. However, ancient Egypt did go through phases of power.