why did the Fertile Crescent become a "crossroads of civilization"

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The Fertile Crescent was an agricultural paradise in an arid region, so it produced ample amounts of food for its inhabitants. It was located close to convenient water resources that provided transportation to distant lands. Few mountains impeded the travel of merchants and traders. In addition, the invention of writing enabled the people to communicate with others in a permanent fashion.
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