Nile River
The Nile River provided a source of this, which was a staple food in the ancient Egyptian diet.
What is fish?
The desert was a major source of this precious metal, which was used to create luxury items and trade with other civilizations
What is gold?
The sea provided a source of this food, which was an important part of the ancient Egyptian diet.
What is fish?
The mountains provided a source of this type of building material, which was used in the construction of monumental structures.
What is stone? (including granite, sandstone, and limestone)
The ancient Egyptians relied heavily on this imported good to build their ships, houses, and other structures. They obtained most of this material from the eastern Mediterranean region, including the coast of modern-day Lebanon.
What is timber?
The river provided this for irrigation, drinking, bathing, and transportation.
What is water?
The desert provided a source of this for building materials, which was used in the construction of monumental structures
What is stone? (including granite, sandstone, and limestone)
The Red Sea was a source of this round decorative bead, which was highly valued in the ancient world.
What are pearls?
The mountains were a major source of this, which was used in the creation of tools and weapons
What is copper?
The ancient Egyptians valued this oil for its use in cooking, as a fuel for lamps, and for its medicinal properties. They imported large quantities of this oil from the Mediterranean region.
What is olive oil?
A plant that grew along the banks of the river and was used to make paper, baskets, sandals, and boats
What is papyrus?
The desert had these deposits that were harvested and used in the preservation of food and mummies.
What is salt?
The Red Sea was home to this, which provided a source of building materials, jewelry, and decoration.
What is Coral?
The mountains were a source of this yellow shiny mineral, which was used to create luxury items and trade with other civilizations.
What is gold?
The ancient Egyptians were known to be fond of this beverage, which they imported from the Mediterranean region, especially from Greece and the eastern Mediterranean.
What is wine?
Used for thatching roofs, making baskets, and as fuel for fires.
What are reeds?
These came from a desert animal were used for decoration and as a symbol of status.
What are ostrich feathers?
This was a resin extracted from trees that grew in the region and was used for incense and as a medicinal herb. It starts with M.
What is Myrrh?
The mountains had these grey, metallic deposits that were mined and used for trade and the creation of luxury items.
What is silver?
The ancient Egyptians imported this from the Mediterranean region, including amphorae, which were used to transport and store wine, olive oil, and other liquids.
What is pottery?
The annual flooding of the Nile deposited this fertile material on the river banks, which was used as a building material for houses and temples
What is silt/mud?
A type of palm tree, which grew in the desert, and provided a source of food and shade.
What is a date palm tree?
A resin extracted from trees that grew in the region and was used for religious and medicinal purposes. It starts with F.
What is Frankincense?
The mountains were home to a variety of these, including turquoise, amethyst, and carnelian, which were used for decoration and jewelry
What are precious stones?
The ancient Egyptians obtained from the Mediterranean region, which they used to make tools, weapons, and other metal objects.
What are metals? (like copper, tin, and lead)