Ancient cities had many common things that we still see today. There were often residential areas divided by class, with the lower class often placed near the city's borders, close to the farms they maintained. Middle-class citizens were closer to the center, which gave them access to the stores and malls where they worked. The upper class lived centrally, close to the center of government and places of religious worship. Cities were typically organized into districts with unique features such as the arts or central government. It was a product of great organization and convenience, a basis for all cities to come. Ancient Egyptian cities are home to grand palaces used for their pharaohs and pyramids to honor them. Thanks to the Nile, Egyptian cities made agriculture a priority. The fertile soil was used to produce a surplus of crops and provide for everyone within the city limits. Since the majority of citizens were farmers, the majority of land was used for agricultural purposes, which ensured a reliable source of food. As for the ancient Sumerians, they had two rivers as a source of water. However, technologies such as irrigation have made agriculture more efficient. Their agricultural society relied heavily on control of rivers. Cities were planned around this to include methods of channeling water. Unlike the ancient Egyptians, who benefited from the wealth of