camels ships of the desert
August 20, 2026
William E. Warne’s essay traces the camel’s central role in the history of the Middle East and beyond, portraying it as the “ship of the desert” that made long-distance caravan trade possible across Iran, Arabia, India, and China. Caravan routes linked the Mediterranean, the Persian Gulf, and…
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