Question

why did the early humans start living a settled life close to the water bodies​

Answer 1

Answer:

Early settlements grew near the river valleys due to the availibility of fresh water for drinking and irrigation purposes. Soil near the river valleys was also fertile which helped in agricultural activities.

Answer 2

Answer:

Hey mate

Explanation:

Ur answer

For farming and gettinf water without going long distances

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This is reason why many anicient civilisations including the Indus Valley settled near rivers