The map shows ancient Egypt and Nubia. A map titled Egypt and Nubia. A key shows Nubia in blue and Egyptian Empire in orange. Orange shading begins along the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea to the Nile River and follows the river south through Egypt, Nubia, and Sudan. Memphis is located near the Nile River in north Egypt. Aswan is located near the Nile River in south Egypt, close to the Sudan border. Nubia is a smaller area surrounded by the Egyptian Empire in north Sudan. What made Aswan’s location helpful for trade? It was located close to Memphis. It was located on the Red Sea coast. It was located on the Nile River near Nubia. It was located on the Mediterranean Sea coast.