What was Ctesiphon known for in its prime?
Being a military fortress
Being a rich commercial metropolis
Being a religious pilgrimage site
Being a center for arts and culture
Answer
Ctesiphon developed into a rich commercial metropolis, merging with surrounding cities along both shores of the river. It was a bustling hub of trade and commerce in its prime.
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