What was the cultural and economic significance of Mecca?

Ancient Mecca was an oasis on the old caravan trade route that linked the Mediterranean world with South Arabia, East Africa, and South Asia. ... Mecca became a place for trade, for pilgrimage, and for tribal gatherings. The city's religious importance greatly increased with the birth of Muhammad about 570.

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the main concern with the first draft of the articles of confederation was too much power in the state governments.