THE INCENSE ROAD

TRADE ROUTE

• The Incense Road was a major trade route used by Arabs
• and it links to the eastern and southern areas of the Mediterranean.
• The items and goods delivered include spices from neighboring countries, to refined gold and other
• luxury goods.

WHAT TIME PERIOD DID IT TAKE PLACE

• The trade route flourished from 7th century B.C to 2nd century A.D.

WHAT CHANGE DID IT BRING TO OTHER COUNTRIES

• Greeks began to trade with India for the first time.
• Trade for spices between Arabs and Indians became important.
• Solitary countries became more united with foreign countries.

CONCLUSION

• Overall, the Incense trade route helped create a bond between many
• unfamiliar countries in which that bond created unity and trust around
• the Mediterranean.