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Limestone and sandstone were the main building stones of ancient Egypt. From Early Dynastic times onward, limestone was the material of choice for pyramids, mastaba tombs, and temples within the limestone region.
Without the floodwaters and fertile soil deposited by the Nile each year, airid Egypt would be a wasteland. The Nile was also a plentiful source ofr building materials. From the papyrus plants that grew along the river banks, the Egyptians made boats, baskets, boxes, mats, sandals, and furniture, as well as paper. Bricks made from mud around the Nile were used to make dwellings ranging from huts to palaces.