Resafa: City in the Desert

The game Resafa takes place during the 3rd century AD in the area of todays Middle East. Resafa now lies in ruins in modern-day Syria, but at this time it was a fortified desert outpost that flourished as a stop along important caravan routes. This game is educational because players act as merchants, managing resources, constructing buildings like cisterns and gardens, and developing a, thriving caravan stop.