Trade routes

Trade during the Classical Period

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  • New navigation device used- Kamal
    900 BCE

    New navigation device used- Kamal

    Used to determine latitude at sea by observing the distance between the horizon and a particular star at the same time each night.
  • Iron metallurgy known in China
    600 BCE

    Iron metallurgy known in China

  • China Exports Silk
    600 BCE

    China Exports Silk

  • Beginning of Buddhist religion
    563 BCE

    Beginning of Buddhist religion

  • Achaemenid Empire in Persia
    550 BCE

    Achaemenid Empire in Persia

  • Scylax of Caryanda made voyage
    510 BCE

    Scylax of Caryanda made voyage

    He brought news of these regions that encouraged trade expeditions to King Darius of Persia.
  • Religious thought spread from India to Southeast Asia
    450 BCE

    Religious thought spread from India to Southeast Asia

    Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism were spread by merchants.
  • Mauryan Empire in India
    324 BCE

    Mauryan Empire in India

  • Roman coins mingled in Indian treasuries
    315 BCE

    Roman coins mingled in Indian treasuries

  • Persian jewels sparkled in Mauryan settings
    300 BCE

    Persian jewels sparkled in Mauryan settings

  • Transport of Frankincense and Myrrh
    300 BCE

    Transport of Frankincense and Myrrh

  • Incense Trade
    300 BCE

    Incense Trade

    Ubar's wealth came from its position on the incense trade routes.
  • Spice Trade
    206 BCE

    Spice Trade

    Southeast Asia began the spice trade.
  • Han Dynasty in China
    202 BCE

    Han Dynasty in China

  • Roman Empire in the Mediterranean
    33 BCE

    Roman Empire in the Mediterranean