The Nile IS Just a River in Egypt

Stuff You Should Know

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Society & Culture

4.6 • 79.3K Ratings

🗓️ 18 October 2011

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

The Nile River has been flowing south to north for about 30 million years, and the human race's cradle may have been along the Blue Nile stemming from Ethiopia. Find out some amazing facts about what may be the world's most important river.

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