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Agriculture

Agriculture in Israel was the most important source of income, just as in other countries in the ancient Near East. There were, however, significant differences in terrain type and climate. Not all regions were as suitable for growing crops, because there was little rainfall for a large proportion of the year. In those areas livestock farming was very important.

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