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jan 1, 3100 BC - Invention of Irrigation Systems – (c. 3100 BCE)

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Ancient Egyptians engineered canals and basins to control the Nile’s seasonal flooding. These irrigation systems allowed for consistent crop production and supported population growth. Water management became central to the success of Egyptian agriculture and society.

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jan 1, 3100 BC
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~ 5129 years ago

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