Complex sentence: However, the empire did not last and was soon defeated by the Babylonians in 600 BC. During this time, Aqaba witnessed great economic growth, which is attributed to the business background of its rulers who realized how important Aqaba's location was.
Split into simpler sentences: However, the empire did not last long and was soon defeated by the Babylonians. In 600 BC. During this time, Aqaba witnessed great economic growth, which is attributed to the business background of its rulers who realized how important Aqaba's location was.