The earliest known ancient Egyptians were hunter-gatherers who lived in the Nile River Valley as early as 3100 BC. They were organized into small, nomadic groups and relied on fishing, hunting, and gathering wild plants for sustenance. As the climate became drier, they gradually adopted a more settled lifestyle and began to cultivate crops such as wheat and barley. These early Egyptians developed a sophisticated culture and belief system, including the worship of multiple gods and the concept of an afterlife. They also began to develop a written language and a system of hieroglyphics. As their civilization grew, they established a centralized government and began to expand their territory, eventually forming a powerful and prosperous kingdom.
