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Why Medieval Trading Cities Grew Along Confluence Points

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Cities like Koblenz, Lyon, and St. Louis all owe their origins to river confluences, where trade routes naturally converged.

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Ever wondered why so many bustling medieval cities sit where two rivers meet? What made these water crossroads so irresistible to traders and settlers?