Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Science > Geography > Bodies of Water > Lakes and Rivers > How did egyptians fish in the Nile river?

How did egyptians fish in the Nile river?

In: Lakes and Rivers, Ancient Egypt, The River Nile [Edit categories]

Answer:

The Ancient Egyptians fished from papyrus boats, on the Nile. They used nets, traps,pens and harpoons. The nets,traps and pens were made from woven willow branches, later fishing with rods and fish hooks made of bone were used. They were also one of the earliest cultures to indulge in fishing as a leisure activity.

First answer by ID1203409800. Last edit by Tulip3. Contributor trust: 26 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 4 [recommend question].

[report abuse]

Can you answer these Lakes and Rivers questions?

	What is the depth of heron lake in Minnesota?	Answer it!
	What region has most of NJ's lake's?	Answer it!
	What are the special features of the Orinoco?	Answer it!
	What are some interesting rivers in Tennessee?	Answer it!
	How was the Nile river taken care off?	Answer it!

Relevant answers:

How did the Egyptians travel on the Nile River?
well they made long canoes with ores and paddled up and down the river
How did the Nile River affect the Egyptians?
It effected them in good & bad ways{mostly good}. Some good ways it effected them is, it provided them food, water and maybe some supply. Even if the Nile flooded, it brought good & bad! It...
Are their poisonous fish in the Nile River?
In some parts of its 4,000 + length. The link below will give you details of fish species.
How did the Egyptians use of the Nile River?
They used the Nile River for many things. Bathe Transportation Food(fishing)If you want more info google "The Nile River"
Why is the Nile River important to Egyptians?
Basically because without the Nile there would be no Egypt as we know it, only desert. The Nile encouraged settlement and cultures because it gave life in the form of water for, amongst other things,...