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Culture
When Saudi Arabia Ruled the World
Center of Culture
Thousands of years ago, Saudi Arabia fortuitously sat in the middle of the raging incense trade. As the Arabian Peninsula flourished, the area became the center of cultural development.
Emily Wilson
Published
Oct. 31 2014
12:38AM EDT
Kaz Tsuruta
Emily Wilson
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