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Around the same time, tribes near the [[Nafaq Oasis]] began to develop irrigation systems and planting practices for the many types of flora native to the area, including cotton, apples, plums, peaches, pomegranates, dates, corn, squash, tomatoes, sorghum, herbs, tea, and coffee, among many others. Of theses, the most crucial were cotton, dates, corn, and tea, with each growing easily and being extremely versatile. In addition, agave began being harvested and processed to make [[W:tequila|teqiilyatlaan]], or as it's more commonly known, tequila. The development of alcohol was important, as it kept water safe during long cross-desert journeys and overall made water much safer to drink. The Nafaq Oasis, and others like it, proved to be a perfect environment for growing many crops and herbs, and the massive expansion of inland agriculture allowed for an even greater expansion of the food surplus. It also allowed for the creation of new foods, which were both healthier and had higher caloric value. Overall, the agricultural revolution of the Anabat helped shift Aldaari society towards significantly more sedentary, as being able to grow foods even in the desert would allow for the development of a more traditional societal structure. That being said, many tribes chose to remain mobile throughout their history.
One of the areas of Aldaari society that was most significantly impacted by new ideas and technologies was trade and craftsmanship. During this period, more and more specialized professions began to emerge. Notably, herbalists developed their craft by unlocking the secrets of [[Anabat Peyote|anabat peyote]] and [[tanshiit]], along with other local herbs, which allowed for the creation of powerful herbal blends with any number of unique reactions. Indeed, healing salves made using tanshiit remained on par with modern medicine until [[W:paracetamol|acetaminophen]] began being widely distributed in the 1950s. Weavers laced together intricately made rugs, camel saddles, clothing, and pouches from cotton and dye, and also played an important role in making fishing gear and other woven goods. These, along with many other crafts such as carpentry, masonry, fletching, and others, would lead to the development of the [[Kaastas]], which divided people (and sometimes whole tribes) based off of profession. The craftsmen, builders, farmers, and fishermen became the largest caste, the [[Jintay]]. Writers, musicians, scientists, and herbalists became part of the [[Amanshii]]. And hunters, organizers, and tribal leaders became the [[Kauda]]. While many caste systems function as a hierarchy, each caste knew that they were all equally important and necessary to thrive in the desert.
== Geography ==
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