Ancient cities had many common things that we still see today. There were often residential areas divided by class, the lower class were often placed near the city limits near the farms they managed. Middle-class citizens were more toward the center, giving them access to the shops and malls where they worked. The upper class lived downtown near the center of government and religious places of worship. Cities were commonly organized into districts with unique specifics such as the arts or central government. This was a product of high organization and convenience, a foundation for all cities to come. Ancient Egyptian cities feature large palaces used for their pharaohs and pyramids to honor them. Because of the Nile, Egyptian cities made agriculture a priority. The fertile soil was used to grow a surplus of crops and provide for everyone within the city limits. Since the majority of citizens were farmers, most of the land was used for agriculture, 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 was heavily based on the control of rivers. Cities were planned around this to include methods of channeling water. Unlike the ancient Egyptians, who benefited from the wealth of