What are the civilization that were slower to develop in regions immediately south of the fertile crescent?

Answer 1

Civilizations in regions immediately south of the Fertile Crescent, such as parts of Arabia and the Horn of Africa, developed more slowly due to factors like arid climates, limited agricultural potential, and less access to the rivers that supported early Mesopotamian societies. The harsh environmental conditions hindered large-scale farming and trade. As a result, these areas often relied on nomadic lifestyles or smaller, less complex societies compared to their northern neighbors. Over time, some regions did develop their own forms of civilization, but generally at a slower pace.