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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: The Ancient City of Petra

For Students 5th - 8th
Explore the story and history of the ancient city of Petra.
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Article
Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Ancient Egyptian Overseas Trade

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive article that details the trading partners of Egyptians and the goods that were exchanged by them. Includes a map of trading routes as well.
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University of California

Uc Davis: Importance of Salt

For Students 9th - 10th
The UC Davis site not only discusses the history of the salt trade, but also evaluates the importance of salt to society throughout history. It covers the history of salt from ancient times through the medieval and modern periods.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Focus on Cultural Interactions: Srivijaya Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for world history, 600-1450 C.E. Students will learn about the cultural interactions that occurred in the Srivijaya Empire.
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation

Guggenheim Museum: Africa: Sahel and Savanna

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Sahel region of Africa, encompassing the countries of Mali, Niger, and Chad. Includes information on the Sahel's cultural history, the spread of Islam into the area, and examples of artwork.
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Article
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Trade Routes Between Europe & Asia During Antiquity

For Students 9th - 10th
Long-distance trade played a major role in the cultural, religious, and artistic exchanges that took place between the major centers of civilization in Europe and Asia during antiquity. Some of these trade routes had been in use for...
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Other

Appius Forum: The Hindu: Evidence of Trade With India

For Students 9th - 10th
This article in The Hindu discusses the discovery of Roman coins in India and what this means in reference to Indian trade with the early Roman Empire.