Nile River in Cairo (IMAGE)

University of Texas at Austin

Nile River in Cairo

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The Nile river, the longest river on Earth, flowing through Cairo, Egypt. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have discovered the source of the river's mysterious northward course deep in the Earth's mantle and at the same time uncovered the age of the river.

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Nina R

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