Although located far from the floodplain by about a kilometer, its approximately 700 meters long causeway terminates at what would have been a now extinct channel: the Dahshur Inlet, which might ...

Around 4,000 years ago, the Nile abruptly shifted and there was rapid floodplain aggradation, where the river began depositing large amounts of sediment, building up the valley floor.

Ancient Egypt might have to thank the River Nile for all its success after new research into the famous river highlights the role it played during the historic time period. A study from the ...

Then it gradually dissolved, only to be covered in silt. She said they plan to expand their map and work to detect additional buried branches of the Nile floodplain.

The Nile River, the world's longest river, is Egypt's beating heart as it has served as a lifeline for Egyptians since the beginning of time. One of the best ways to experience Cairo is by paying ...

Viking Nile River cruises are 12-day-long experiences that cost upwards of $6,000 per person in the hot season. During the winter, these cruises sell for as much as $12,000 per person — not ...