How the Nile River Has Stayed In One Place for 30 Million Years

Geologic turmoil in the Earth's mantle has kept the Nile's course true for 30 million years.

By Leslie Nemo
Nov 11, 2019 10:22 PMNov 19, 2019 3:41 PM
Nile-River
The Nile River seen at sunrise. (Credit: Kirsty Bisset/Shutterstock)

Newsletter

Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news
 

Thousands of years ago, ancient Egyptians built their agricultural systems around the dependable movement of the Nile. Those rhythms date back much further than any human relative has been alive, scientists now find.

0 free articles left
Want More? Get unlimited access for as low as $1.99/month

Already a subscriber?

Register or Log In

0 free articlesSubscribe
Discover Magazine Logo
Want more?

Keep reading for as low as $1.99!

Subscribe

Already a subscriber?

Register or Log In

Stay Curious

Sign up for our weekly newsletter and unlock one more article for free.

 

View our Privacy Policy


Want more?
Keep reading for as low as $1.99!


Log In or Register

Already a subscriber?
Find my Subscription

More From Discover
Recommendations From Our Store
Stay Curious
Join
Our List

Sign up for our weekly science updates.

 
Subscribe
To The Magazine

Save up to 40% off the cover price when you subscribe to Discover magazine.

Copyright © 2024 Kalmbach Media Co.