Two Major Vegetation Zone
Ancient Egypt
Nile Delta
The Nile River's yearly floods gave this area its characteristic rich foliage and good soil.
Nile Valley
The Nile's yearly floods also benefited the Nile Valley, which stretches south from the Delta.
Middle East
Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia, sometimes called the "Fe.rtile Crescent," was situated between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Sumerian Region
The southern region of Mesopotamia, known as Sumer, was especially fruitful. The Tigris and Euphrates were essential to Sumerian agriculture and irrigation.