What’s a ‘Delta’, and Why Was Egypt Obsessed?
A river delta is the fan-shaped land a river creates when it meets the sea. For ancient Egypt, the Nile Delta was more than just geography; it was the fertile…
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Cheniers: Ridges of Sand and Shell
Chenier Plains are unique coastal landforms featuring alternating ridges of sand and shell separated by muddy flats. Built by fluctuating pulses of sediment from major rivers, these ridges form a…