Camels, specifically dromedary (one-humped) and Bactrian (two-humped), were used as pack animals in various civilizations. They were essential for long-distance trade, especially across deserts, due to their ability to carry heavy loads and survive without water for days.
Think of camels as the semi-trucks of the ancient world. Just like trucks transport goods across countries today, camels carried goods across vast desert landscapes in ancient times.
Caravanserai: These were roadside inns where travelers could rest and recover from a day's journey. They provided shelter for both humans and their pack animals.
Silk Road: This was an ancient network of trade routes that connected the East and West. Camels played a crucial role in transporting goods along this route.
Trans-Saharan Trade Route: A major historical trading route that crossed the Sahara Desert, heavily reliant on camel caravans for transportation of goods.
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