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The ancient city was the organizational focus of the state. Agriculture had to be planned and controlled to guarantee a
flow of food into the city, especially once irrigation systems developed. Cities were located near productive farmlands
along rivers for availability of water for agriculture and transportation. Sites were also chosen for their defensibility, as
well as their location along travel and trade routes. Less accessible, more isolated places were at a disadvantage.
1) Explain what factors were necessary for a successful city to be established. (4-5 sentences)