Question

Why was central Canaan a challenging location in which to farm

Answer 1

The following are the reasons why the Central Canaan was a region in which it was difficult to carry out farming:

• The absence of freshwater resources in the region.
• The expanse of deserts in all the neighboring directions and the absence of arable land suitable for agriculture.
• The hot and dry climate which is not favorable for the growth of most vegetation.
• The eternal conflicts between the Arabs and the Israelites in the region.