Fall of Civilizations Podcast

15. The Nabataeans - The Final Days Of Petra

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Jun 15, 2022
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INSIGHT

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.
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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.
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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.
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