Egypt Agriculture is one of the great fields of the economy that has begun thousands of years. The ancient Egyptian civilization managed the agriculture sector by using the Nile River and planting various crops. Besides nowadays, Egypt is exporting many crops which proves its success in the agriculture sector. In addition, many factors helped Egypt to cultivate its lands. So, we will tell you everything you need to know about Egypt Agriculture.

When did Egyptians start agriculture?

Agriculture began in Egypt first in the Delta region in northern Egypt in the pre-dynastic period, about 6000 years BC, as a result of the need for food.

Ancient Egypt agriculture

Agriculture in Egypt is not of recent origin. As it began in ancient times. And its most important beginning was in the era of the Pharaohs, the era of ancient Egypt.

The Nile river and Egypt agriculture

• There the Nile River contributed to laying the foundations of the ancient Egyptian civilization.
• As a result of the existence of the Nile River, the ancient Egyptians began to cultivate around the banks of the Nile. In addition, the Pharaonic civilization contributed to the development of agriculture by inventing irrigation methods. It would help the ancient Egyptians to irrigate their lands. This was one of the most important reasons that made the Egyptians sanctify the Nile River. Because it contributed to the establishment of agriculture and the rich silt that the Egyptians needed for agriculture.
• In addition, they set different irrigation laws to organize the irrigation. The ancient Egyptian appears in ancient Egyptian inscriptions as he irrigates his lands, sows and harvests. Therefore, agriculture developed dramatically in the Pharaonic era.
• Agriculture also contributed to the Egyptian economy with various crops. The most important of these crops are cotton, beans, lentils, corn, fenugreek, cucumbers, celery, onions, lettuce, and fruits such as figs, grapes, buckthorn, dates, as well as sesame, and castor beans.
  
  

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