Nile
THE ANSWER
"The Nile River at Cairo" — Photo by Hossam el-Hamalawy / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0
The lifeblood of the desert.
Flowing through the heart of north-eastern Africa, this waterway provided the essential resources for a grand ancient civilisation to flourish.
Explanation
Did you know?
It is traditionally considered the longest river on Earth.
The 5 Clues
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“A blue thread through a sea of sand.”
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“It flows Northwards against expectations.”
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“The cradle of a desert kingdom.”
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“Ancient pharaohs built their world around its banks.”
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“The iconic river of Egypt.”
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