Arabs@ August Challenge

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Across
  1. 1. ancient trade network connecting East Asia and the Mediterranean, famous for spices, textiles, and cultural exchange
  2. 3. iconic tree and national symbol of Lebanon
  3. 5. 12th-century sultan of Egypt and Syria, known for uniting Muslim forces during the Crusades
  4. 7. new Slack channel launched to build a community for those interested in books and literature written by Arab authors, in Arabic, or about Arab history and culture
  5. 10. desert valley or dry riverbed, common in the Middle East
  6. 11. flower or blossom in Arabic, also a common female name
  7. 12. salt lake in the Middle East, famous for extreme salinity and floating
Down
  1. 2. narrow stretch of water in the Middle East, linking the Gulf of Aqaba to Egypt
  2. 4. prized bird in Arab culture, often trained for hunting in the desert
  3. 6. ancient Phoenician city in southern Lebanon, famous for ruins and trade
  4. 8. desert scarf often red-and-white, shielding travelers from sun and sand
  5. 9. optical illusion seen in deserts, appearing as water or distant objects