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In the ancient world, why did civilizations flourish around great river valleys?

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population flourished around great river valleys because water bwas a major source of survival back in those times.  Traveling, Irrigation for crops, Fishing, Bathing.
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because it provided better shelter or food. there was more plants and water
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