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Classical Period: Trading

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  • Period: 600 BCE to 600

    Classical Period

    Trading Networks consisted of Ivory, Camels, Dates, Silk, Ivory, Cloves, Grains, Pearls, Sugar and Cane along the Indian Ocean. The trading routes had connected India, Roman Empire, Africa, and Asia.
  • Period: 600 BCE to 600

    Bahrain-Port

    Bahrain had served as the main port through which Omani copper was traded.
  • Period: 600 BCE to 600

    Kamal

    Kamal was a navagational tool used during the classical era on trading routes throughou the Indian Ocean.
  • 510 BCE

    Scylax of Caryanda

    Scylax of Caryanda had voyaged the Indian Ocean and encouraged trade expeditions to surrounding city-states.
  • 300 BCE

    Megan Boat

    The Megan boat was specifically designed for trading on the ocean. I consisted of having steering oars and was made with reeds.
  • 70

    Periplus of the Erythraean Sea

    The text was written by a Egyptian merchant who describes the major ports .
  • 100

    Technological Advancement

    The invention of the paper and compass was widely used in trading.
  • 200

    Plagues

    Plagues significantly reduced the population and affected the economy.
  • 200

    Fall of the Roman Empire

    The Fall of the Roman Empire significantly affected trade relationships.
  • 220

    Han China

    When the dynasty was overthrown trade and merchants were affected.
  • 550

    Gupta India

    the Indian dynasty had fallen due to a series of invasions.