For instance, Egyptian tomb paintings indicate that by 3,600 years ago domestic cats were living in Egypt, Driscoll said. And a cat and human burial site dating back 9,500 years was unearthed in Cyprus recently. A possible boon to this puzzle, OâBrien mentioned, is the completion of the cat genome.
What is the. The Mississippi River The Mississippi River in Memphis : Information on the Mississippi River in Memphis, Tennessee. Length: Approximately 2,300 miles Width: 20 feet 4 miles Depth: 3 200 feet Elevation: 0 There are almost 5 miles of public land along Memphis' banks of the Mississippi.
The point of land on the river's right descending bank is, and has historically been, called Algiers Point. Just off this point is where the Mississippi River is at its deepest, approximately 60 meters (200 ft) deep. This depth varies from year to year as the river alternately scours and deposits silt. A U.S. Coast Guard aid to navigation, Algiers Point Light 95, marks the point.