Why do you think the earliest cities flourished on the banks of rivers - Social Science - Major Landforms of the Earth

Question

Why do you think the earliest cities flourished on the banks of
rivers?

Madhumita Das · Accepted Answer

The earliest cities flourished on the banks of rivers because the
land was fertile and suitable for agriculture Moreover, the river
water served the purpose of trading

Why do you think the earliest cities flourished on the banks of rivers?