# caravan city

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A city, such as some of those in the ancient Near East, which derives its prosperity from its location on a major trans-desert trade route.

## Etymology
Coined by Michael Rostovtzeff (1870-1952).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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