Natural Boundaries [1060]
West - The Sea
Smooth shore line allow for few harbors & anchorage
Exception were in north. Example: Tyre & Sidon
South - The Desert
No protection from nomadic tribes
Desert discouraged movement
East - Rift Valley and Transjordan Plateau
North - Desert??
The natural boundaries forced the ancient traders into the narrow corridor which the Hebrews occupied. See Strategic Location
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