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Living along the coast of what is now known as Lebanon and Syria, the Phoenicians were immediately capable with navigating the waters. They specialized in glass and both imported and exported a number of goods such as wine, olive oil, spices, etc.
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The precious resource is discovered at the beginning of 1,000 BCE.
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The canal was intended to connect the Nile River to the Red sea with hopes of improving communication and trading with Indian Ocean lands. Over 120,000 lives are estimated to have been lost and there were major concerns with whether the canal should be built or not. Egyptians were concerned the salt would contaminate the Nile. Hostile neighbors would have access to Egyptians also.
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The Silk Road, the Saharan Trade, and the Indian Ocean Trade were developed from 600 BCE throughout 600 CE.
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He voyages through the Indian ocean for King Darius of Persia. With completion of his voyage, he encourages trade and tells stories of other civilizations uniqueness.
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The saddle for the troublesome humps of the camel have been made and passed through the Indian river, helping herders, etc that have issues with riding the Camel.
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Found in Histories of Herodotus where it's origin is discussed.
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Evidence shows Roman materials in the area, meaning trade between the two civilizations occurred. Egyptian king Ptolemy is responsible for the port. Cloth, beads, pottery, wood, spices, jewels were imported and exported.
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Early writing from 206 BCE describes the luxurious item and that court officials kept cloves in their mouths so that their breath smelled sweet when speaking to their superiors.
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He sent off by Emperor Wudi to make contact with an ancient culture ...but he ended up doing so much more. After a number of setbacks, Qian continued west and encountered Indian and Greek cultures. 13 years later he made it back to the emperor and was set out on a second mission. He was to spread the chinese culture and technology.
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Born in 64 BCE, traveled along the Indian Ocean and visited many lands. He read and identified the uniqueness of all cultures with hopes of spreading the knowledge.
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Is born and crucified, inspiring the religion of Christianity.
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At the age of 20, sets of to expand his kingdom. In doing so, he manages to mix a variety of cultures together under one command. He encouraged interracial marriage and is huge reason for diversity in the middle east at that time. He was killed by fever.