Pharaoh [antikvár]

Standing on the hot, afid sand, you look towards the little settlement that you call home. In the background, the mighty Nile flows by, and along its muddy banks all manner of vegetation grows, even some small fat-ms that some in your city have planted-Your family has lived and died along the river for generations, ekeing out an existence from what the land has to offer. Yet, change is in the hot, aHd aii'. A charismatic leader has arisen. His dt'sam is first to unite all the settlements in the region, and then unite all of Egypt. As you ponder this dream, you have a vision: a thriving city stretches out before you. Abundant f^rms feed a hungry citizenry. Thousands tend to their daily tasks — protecting the city, ensuring its wealth, educating its youth, worshipping its gods, tending to its dead- The voices ofyouir people float in the breeze and reverberate through the streets. Inspired by your vision, you commit yourselfto helping achieve the dream of a united Egypt- You instill in your children the magic of the vision, for you know it may take generations to achieve- To realize your vision, you must learn the intricacies of the Nile- The Nile is the source of life in Egypt, and its floods bring renewal to the land every year. Learn to manage these floods, and you will make the most of this indispensable resource- Some basic skills will help you achieve your dream-Some of them may be learned through reading the following pages; others you will have to discover for yourself