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The winds over the ocean are discovered to aid in helping vessels move across the sea.
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Trade by by sea had begun to decrease between Egypt and Mesopotamia. During this time period, new trade routes along the Indian river had been discovered causing a rise in new trade agreements.
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India sees a great number of people settling in their territory along the trade routes. Iron becomes popular in Western Asia, North Africa, and South East Europe.
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Western Zhou Kingdom in China comes to an end.
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In Napata, Egypt is dominated by Nubia from 712-600 BCE
A couple of very common trade goods at this time consisted of; Rhinoceros Horns, Millet, Camels, Dates, and Ivory. -
Iron Metallurgy is introduced in China, Silk is introduced into the trade system.
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Persian Ruler Darius I sent Greek and Roman traders into Indian Ocean. Some of the most common trading materials were Roman and Indian Coins, cloth, ceramics, metal wares, glass, beads, rare woods and spices.
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Siddhart Guatama, also known as Buddha, makes its way to India naming the start of Buddhism as a religion. Some of the trades introduced at the time were Roulette pottery, ancient fishing boats, and gemstones.