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.
Chariots of Fire stayed for one week at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in May 1982, after climbing steadily for five months (it made #1 in its 21st week on the chart), and to date remains the only piece by a Greek artist to top the U.S. charts.