New Finds Suggest Even Earlier Trade on Fabled Silk Road

Title

New Finds Suggest Even Earlier Trade on Fabled Silk Road

Subject

Spice Road *** Silk *** Caravans *** Silk Road *** Archaeology ***

Description

Short history of the silk trade through history that includes new discoveries in Egypt, Germany and Greece that indicate the trade began many centuries before the historical records indicate, perhaps as early as 1000 BC. Also some details on plans for further research by many countries along the route.

Creator

Wilford, John Noble

Publisher

New York Times

Date

16-Mar-93

Type

AN W55 N

Identifier

1900.01

Collection