The Roman Trade Network (1st - 3rd centuries CE)

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Simeon Netchev
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published on 07 April 2022
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A map illustrating the principal trade routes of overseas and transregional exchange of goods across the Roman Empire between the first and third centuries. The depiction is schematic not only for the completeness of adequate historical knowledge of the exact ancient shipping channels but also for the alternating winds direction in the Mediterranean, which would make the outward and return paths different. The overland routes would have followed multitudes of roads and navigable waterways, which varied in diversity and complexity from province to province.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer with a deep interest in the human side of history. He believes that every image should be an interaction, a commentary, and a narrative, and every map should lead on an exciting journey of exploration and discovery.

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Netchev, S. (2022, April 07). The Roman Trade Network (1st - 3rd centuries CE). World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15641/the-roman-trade-network-1st---3rd-centuries-ce/

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Netchev, Simeon. "The Roman Trade Network (1st - 3rd centuries CE)." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 07, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15641/the-roman-trade-network-1st---3rd-centuries-ce/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "The Roman Trade Network (1st - 3rd centuries CE)." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 07 Apr 2022. Web. 23 Apr 2024.

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