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To: RightWhale
"I'll bet. The spice trade is very, very ancient. "

Yup. But I'll be the least suprised that the trade route extended all the way to South America and included, tobacco and cocaine for the rich Egyptians.

16 posted on 12/24/2006 5:02:29 PM PST by blam
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To: blam

I would not doubt that at all. Spices are perfect for long-distance trade. Small volume, imperishable, high value. Jade art objects would come in second.


19 posted on 12/24/2006 5:05:10 PM PST by RightWhale (RTRA DLQS GSCW)
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