2007-06-12 14:59:19 · 6 answers · asked by vinod s 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
early peoples want to live near the water source, for drinking, and for growing crops and for the animals.
2007-06-12 18:58:49 · answer #1 · answered by junior 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rivers were (and many still are) the livelihood of the cities they are adjacent to. Large rivers provided protection for cities from wanting invaders and certainly let's not forget that rivers often provided access to larger bodies of water, or all the way to the ocean, which opened up potential trade and passage roots. Having access to such a potential landmine you can see why city planner (or explorer) would desire such a prime piece of real estate.
2007-06-13 05:11:47 · answer #2 · answered by Krista 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because when humans first started to build cities, they had no means of drilling for water. Water was a necessity, for drinking, cooking, bathing and cleaning. It provided a means of transportation. It provided a measure of security from attack And, river bottomland is good for growing crops and has water to irrigate them with.
2007-06-12 22:14:37 · answer #3 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hello beacaue they are built the city near the river so when they came to city the also can ride a boat on the river. and it look great
2007-06-13 06:16:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because in olden days it was the easiest trade routes.
2007-06-12 22:08:01 · answer #5 · answered by gardensfinewine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because that's where the fresh water is.
2007-06-16 20:39:49 · answer #6 · answered by curious connie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋