The geography that helped civilization develop there was because the ground was fertile, it was rich in minerals such a gold, copper, and stone, farmers thrived there, and the capital city, Kerma, was protected from invaders because of the nile cataracts.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the Led Zeppelin song Stairway to Heaven, which is undoubtedly their magnum opus and biggest hit record of their career. The song was released as a single in January 1972 in the UK, two months after the release of their Led Zeppelin IV album.
Something the Led Zeppelin song never did. Sedaka's Stairway To Heaven was recorded with Stan Applebaum and his Orchestra, on the RCA Victor label. It was his sixth single, and in the UK was released in March 1960 backed by Forty Winks Away.