✨The Surprising Reality
Centuries before the Nabateans built Petra, Negev roads connected copper mines, water stations, and caravan stops.
🤔The Context Question
But here's what most people don't realize: these routes shaped Israel's southern boundary and appear in early biblical narratives.
📚What We Know
Surveys show Bronze and Iron Age tracks connecting Edom, Paran, and Beersheba. Later Nabatean usage layered atop earlier paths. Understanding the route network requires comparing trade overlays and territorial maps.
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Jump to 1200 BC and see exactly how Negev roads influenced Israel's geography—discover their role in biblical journeys.
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📖Biblical References
Scripture references supporting this historical context