The flow of the River Nile Northwards brought the much needed water to the land, making it possible for the Egyptians to construct the pyramids that have remained standing to this very day. Their total dependence on River Nile had a great impact on their perspective of the world. Instead of crossing the heavens in a flaming chariot, the Egyptians sun-god sailed across the Nile sedately in a solar boat. Parallel to the Nile lay the Black Land, which provided a narrow fertile strip on which allowed them to practice the most efficient agriculture. Beyond this land was the Red Land, a desert, which served as a cemetery. Far beyond were cliffs that were protected Egypt from unwelcomed visitors. The dry condition of the land has helped preserve delicate materials such as wood, papyrus, leather, plaster, skin, and cloth. Their success in constructing the pyramids was facilitated by the fact that there was constant supply of rope, stone, wood, and fuel. Egypt had a strong government that was backed by one of the most efficient civil services. This brought about the successful ancient Egypt that people learn about