My preferred option is "right over the top of a previous thriving and decadant society" OR "anywhere out of the way so I can hide BBEG's SUPER LAIR smack in the middle right next to the only decent oasis"...
But in preparation for being accosted by Orcish/Goblinoid Bedouin Marauders is always a nice option...
"Sacrificing minions... is there any problem it cannot solve?" - Order of the Stick
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