The mere mention of the Nile River evokes images of ancient wonders, the pharaohs, the pyramids, the sphinx, the bible and fantastic tales of wondrous treasures. But the longest river in the world also represents life to the people of Egypt, ancient and modern and to the many that live along its six thousand kilometer bank.

Originally released by Switch International, 2008. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 06, 2015.

The Nile River: Landmarks (5:00);.