Conclusion

You should have learned about the importance of controlling trade routes in this lesson and also the importance of strategic location. Isolation also figures in to the history of Carcassonne. For extra credit you can discuss how from a social, religious or economic standpoint. Also for extra credit you may write a brief report drawing a relation between Carcassonne and the ancient outpost of Masada.

 

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Carcassonne, France