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As stated above, I've always wondered why the Roman empire didn't follow the Nile River and expanded to Uganda and beyond? As I understand it and correct me if I'm wrong, didn't gold and ivory were brought to Rome via the Nile? Imagine the Romans in the heart of Africa. Any thoughts?