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The Flooding of the Nile has been an important natural cycle in Egypt since ancient times. It is celebrated by Egyptians as an annual holiday for two weeks starting August 15, known as Wafaa El-Nil.
Ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile flooded every year because of Isis's tears of sorrow for her dead husband, Osiris.
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The Nile (Ancient Egyptian Iteru or 'p) is a major north-flowing river in North Africa, generally regarded as the longest river in the world
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