The Nile River influenced the relationship between Egypt and Nubia because of it provided food and resources. The river was life on Egypt, which allowed Egyptians to settle. At first, they were friendly and traded goods. Over time, they became competitive, struggling over power and control of the land. Egypt influenced the art and architecture of Nubia and the emerging kingdom of Kush. They adopted to many Egyptian gods and traditional ceremonies. Many Nubian artifacts were found in tombs of Egyptian pharaohs.