The Nile in the era of the Pharaohs and Arabs

The book "The Nile in the Age of the Pharaohs and the Arabs" takes us on a journey through the long history of a civilization whose existence and survival were linked to this great river, which was not just a source of water and agriculture, but the lifeblood and spirit of Egyptian identity. Antoine Zekri explains how the ancient Egyptians sanctified the Nile as the "god of growth," eagerly awaiting its annual flooding and offering sacrifices to reassure them of its fertility. They devised precise measures to regulate its water allocations and sought to explore its sources using primitive yet pioneering scientific methods. With the advent of the Arab conquest, the doctrinal outlook changed, but the Nile remained the essence of life and a source of stability and prosperity. The book combines history, geography, religion, and economics to reveal the river's pivotal role in shaping Egyptian civilization for thousands of years, affirming that the Nile was never just a river, but the eternal secret of life and immortality in Egypt.

أنطوان زكري (1900–1965م) أديب وصحفي لبناني. عمل في الصحافة الثقافية ونشر مقالات أدبية وفكرية. اهتم بالنقد الأدبي والشعر العربي الحديث. وكان له حضور في الحياة الثقافية اللبنانية.