Ancient Arabia Oases

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Oases were a breath of fresh air in the cruel Arabian desert. These waterholes occurred in areas where water was trapped underground and can range in size from acres to large areas of land. Plants ranging from palm trees to small shrubs grew by oases. Date palm trees were immediately appreciated and valued for their wood, their fruit and the shade that they provided. They quickly became a Caravans traveled from oasis to oasis, letting their herds of animals eat the vegetation while they set up camp. Eventually, towns sprang up around oases, based off of farming and trade. These towns became trading centers, where people bartered and bought goods. Many of the biggest towns in ancient Arabia, like Mecca, were based around an oasis.

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