why did early civilization develop on the banks of rivers
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Civilizations developed around riversbecause their waters provided places to hunt and fish. Also, as the riversflooded, the lands around them became fertile.
Early settlements first developed along riversbecause floods provided water for crops. Water is vital for humanity. For the earlyhumans was the same. They had to settle in next to the rivers in order to have enough water to drink and to use it for irrigation purposes.
Civilization starts near rivers for the following reasons: Water projects to control river water, prevent floods and provide irrigation required social cooperation and organization, which helped form civilization. Fish inhabit rivers and can be harvested to support humans.
The Indus, Ganges, Nile, Euphrates, and Tigris are some of the major rivers that helpeddevelop early civilizations. They left silt behind when they receded after flooding so the farmers grew crops. They were a great source of water for the civilizations. They provided a reliable transportation system.
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Civilizations developed around riversbecause their waters provided places to hunt and fish. Also, as the riversflooded, the lands around them became fertile.
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