The Sahara is a hot desert yet people grow crops in some regions of this desert. What helps them to grow crops here?

What conclusion can be drawn about the location of the city of syracuse? it was built on the coastline due to easy access to the red sea. it was built on the coastline due to easy access to the mediterranean sea. it was built inland to protect it from invaders sailing in from the mediterranean sea. it was built inland to protect it from invaders sailing in from the red sea.