The founding of Arabia

In 4000 BCE the progenitors of Saladin founded the city of Mecca on an island Somewhere in the World. They chose a spot near the northern bank, in a large field with a forest to the west, a jungle to the south and ample supplies of fish and crab in the surrounding waters. While not the most attractive or promising of spots, it appeared to have abundant food supplies from which to spawn a growing populace. From among the original settlers a small group of warriors formed a war party and began scouring the surrounding countryside. Modestly, the Arabian Empire began its path toward world domination.