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Posted on 03/18/2006 9:46:53 PM PST by SunkenCiv
Archaeologists in Bangladesh say they have uncovered part of a fortified citadel dating back to 450 B.C. that could have been a stopping off point along an ancient trade route... Artefacts found in the 600 x 600 meter (1,800 x 1,800 ft) include metal coins, metallic chisels, terracotta missiles, rouletted and knobbed pottery, stone hammers and bangles. Ornaments suggested Buddhism dominated life in the urban centers. Mostafizur said the citadel was believed to be a part of Harappan civilization and a prime trade center might have flourished there, possibly serving as a link between contemporary South Asian and Roman civilizations.
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also in the article:
"The Harappan civilization flourished in the Indus and Ganges valleys between 2,700 B.C. to 700 B.C."
And since the site dates to 450 B.C., one may wonder how it is Harappan. And for that matter, how it has anything to do with trade with Rome. :')
I couldn't have said it better myself. (Although we did have an article about a Roman, maritime silk road, didn't we?)
:')
Ancient Porcelain Clue To Maritime Silk Road
China.org | 9-23-2005 | China,org
Posted on 09/23/2005 7:19:25 PM EDT by blam
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1490281/posts
Thanks. Close, but I thought we had one that connected the Romans.
Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Maritime Spice Route Between India, Egypt
Popular Science | 2-8-2004
Posted on 02/08/2004 3:57:17 PM EST by blam
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1074033/posts
The Voyage around the Erythraean Sea
Silk Road | 2004 | William H. Schoff
Posted on 09/12/2004 10:55:44 PM EDT by SunkenCiv
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1214273/posts
also:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1377872/posts?page=7#7
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