The correct answer is option c. "iron and timber". Meroë is an ancient African city located on the east bank of the Nile. This city economic and political strength was based on its rich sources of iron ore and timber, resources used for building is own infrastructures and for trading purposes to other cities.
The correct answer to this question is C) Iron and timber.
Meröe was an ancient city located on the east bank of the Nile River, in Sudan. This city had fertile ground and produced iron, had efficient agriculture, and trade. Meröe supplied Egypt with elephants for war and transportation.
The iron industry of Meröe was its strength and was the reason for its wealth. Many people visited this place to buy iron tools and weapons.
