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Petra: Desert Crossroads of Trade
- Petra was a crucial nexus where multiple trade routes intersected, connecting East and West.
- Nabataeans controlled luxury goods flow, growing wealthy by taxing spice, incense, and commerce passing through.
Water Mastery Enabled Petra's Growth
- Nabataeans engineered advanced water systems that transformed Petra into a thriving desert city.
- Their water reservoirs, aqueducts, and rainwater collection enabled sustained urban life and agriculture in an arid environment.
Secret Water Reservoirs for Defense
- Nabataeans built secret underground water reservoirs only they could access.
- These secret water sources turned the desert into a defensive fortress inaccessible to enemies lacking water.