Day 16: Africa's medieval trading routes; Indian Ocean Trade Routes.

esther princess matthew
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Africa's medieval trading routes were a complex network that connected various regions of the continent and beyond. These routes facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures, shaping the economic and social development of many African civilizations.

Indian Ocean Trade Routes:

The Indian Ocean trade routes were a vast network of maritime trade connections that linked Southeast Asia, India, Arabia, and East Africa from at least the 3rd century BCE. These routes also connected to East Asia, particularly China.

Trade Goods: A wide range of goods were traded, including:

Spices (pepper, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon) from Southeast Asia
Textiles (silk, cotton) from India and China
Porcelain from China
Precious metals (gold, silver) from Africa and the Middle East
Ivory and animal skins from Africa
Slaves.
Trading Cities: Numerous coastal cities emerged as important trading hubs, including:
Calicut (India)
Malacca (Malaysia)
Hormuz (Persian Gulf)
Kilwa Kisiwani (Tanzania)
Guangzhou (China)
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