Across
- 3. Known for its steel and ancient streets, it’s survived millennia
- 5. Worn in deserts and protests, this textile makes a cultural statement
- 6. Identity tied to a land with deep historical and geopolitical significance
- 7. A city of great spiritual weight, but only second in its country
- 9. She listens, learns, and turns on your lights, if you ask
- 10. Powers much of the internet, but isn’t a traditional utility company
- 12. This short word can trace your lineage in Arabic naming customs
Down
- 1. Its capital is among the oldest cities, and its heritage spans empires
- 2. Crisp and golden on the outside — a vegetarian staple wrapped in pita
- 4. A dynasty that left its name on grand mosques and early Islamic rule
- 5. Sparks reading without fire
- 6. Loyal members get more than parcels — they get perks and pixels
- 8. Can describe a rainforest dweller — or a digital giant’s ecosystem
- 11. Where scents, sounds, and haggling define the shopping experience