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c. 1st century BCE

Long-distance silk trade reaches the Roman world

Chinese silk becomes a prized luxury in Mediterranean markets through intermediary trade.

Canonical milestoneEurasia1 timeline

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TimelineHistory of the Silk Road

Position 2

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Encyclopaedia BritannicaConfidence 95%

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rometradesilk-road