USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Camels are known as “ships of the desert". Camel carts have been used for transporting goods across deserts for thousands of years. In fact, camels are the only desert animals that can carry heavy loads of goods and travel for a long period of time without food or water.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Arabian camel or dromedary is the ultimate desert transport and has been a fixture in the desert since time immemorial. The animal was first domesticated in Arabia and was then taken to North Africa, India, Pakistan and Australia.

Detailed explanation-3: -As well as carrying people, camels are used to carry goods. While motorised transportation has, to a certain extent, reduced the role of camels in transportation, they are still one of the best ways for people to move items across desert areas. A camel can walk across terrain that vehicles cannot handle.

Detailed explanation-4: -Despite rarely travelling faster than human walking speed, for centuries camels’ ability to withstand harsh conditions made them ideal for communication and trade in the desert areas of North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Camel trains were also used sparingly elsewhere around the globe.