I believe the answer is: Fertile Crescent
Fertile Crescent is a term that used to described a region where human civilizations could thrive due to its capability to sustain many agricultural products. In most cases, this region possess both soil with high amount of nutrients and located not far from a water source.
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During this time eroupe sought Southeast Asia as a source of raw materials
The Indus River of course provided for a direct source of water in the region, which helped sustain life, but it also provided for wide-spread irrigation of the surrounding land, which made for very fertile soil and healthy crop growth. Another benefit to this region was the temperate climate.