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The Silk Road
Regions connected: Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe; Primary goods traded: Silk, spices, precious metals, art, and other luxury items
The Amber Road
Regions connected: Northern Europe to the Mediterranean Sea; Primary goods traded: Amber, as well as salt, fur, and precious metals
The Incense Route
Regions connected: Arabian Peninsula to the Mediterranean Sea; Primary goods traded: Incense, myrrh, frankincense, spices, and gold
The Royal Road
Regions connected: Persian Empire - Susa to Sardis; Primary goods traded: Foodstuffs, gold, ivory, precious stones, textiles
The Tea Horse Road
Regions connected: China through Tibet to South Asia; Primary goods traded: Tea, horses, salt, sugar, porcelain
The Salt Routes
Regions connected: Sahara Desert to West Africa; Primary goods traded: Salt, gold, ivory, and slaves
The Trans-Saharan Trade Route
Regions connected: Across the Sahara between the Mediterranean countries and sub-Saharan Africa; Primary goods traded: Gold, salt, slaves, ivory, and exotic animals
The Spice Route
Regions connected: Southeast Asia, India, and the Middle East to Europe and Africa; Primary goods traded: Peppers, cloves, nutmeg, and various other spices
The Tin Route
Regions connected: Britain and the Mediterranean; Primary goods traded: Tin, copper, gold, and other metals
The Grand Trunk Road
Regions connected: Eastern and Northern India into Central Asia; Primary goods traded: Silk, spices, grains, and textiles
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