How did the nile river affect settlement distribution in ancient egypt?

The Nile River affected settlement distribution in ancient Egypt because individuals largely settled along the banks of the river and in the fertile regions in the delta and along the river. Because the territory in this region is largely desert the peoples of ancient Egypt largely settled in areas near to the water source which was the source of life. 

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