The Inundation, er, Induction
July 25, 2016
Ancient Egypt eagerly anticipated the annual flood of the Nile River. This flood, called the Inundation, became one of Egypt’s three seasons. Ancient Egyptians depended on the flood for that year’s crop because the waters left behind a deposit of rich, fertile silt on their farmland. Every year, near the end of July, the village of Cooperstown swells from its … More The Inundation, er, Induction