Title

Nilometer

Caption

Nilometer, remains of ancient device for measuring annual inundation of the Nile. Annual flooding vitally important to Egypt as it governed fertility of soil and could mean difference between abundance and starvation. Engraving c1885

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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ARP07103_460000314

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