Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
An ancient nomadic people who controlled trade routes between Rome and the East, creating the Treasury at Petra as evidence of their role in facilitating cultural exchange.
AP course connection
Topic 2.2: 2.2 Interactions Across Cultures in Ancient Mediterranean Art