Answer:
My best guess would have to be trees.
Explanation:
I cannot think of the correct term off the top of my head, but in this region (the Middle East,) there are many trees and forests.
explorers are just looking around. conquistadors are trying to take the land
The Himalayan Mountains created a natural protective barrier. Many civilizations have benefited from natural protective barriers. Egypt had the desert, Switzerland had the Alps, the Alps saved Rome too.
They operate, maintain or repair geothermal power plants and commercial and residential geothermal heating installations. (googled this for you)
