caravan city

English

Etymology

Coined by Michael Rostovtzeff (1870-1952).

Noun

caravan city (plural caravan cities)

(historical) A city, such as some of those in the ancient Near East, which is located on and deriving its prosperity from its location on a major trans-desert trade route.

Translations

city

Chinese:
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Finnish: karavaanikaupunki
Russian: please add this translation if you can

Further reading

caravan city on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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