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The spice trade refers to the trade between historical civilizations in Asia, Northeast Africa and Europe.Spices such as cinnamon, cassia, cardamom, ginger, pepper, and turmeric were known, and used for commerce, in the Eastern World well into antiquity.

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The spice trade refers to the trade between historical civilizations in Asia, Northeast Africa and Europe. Spices such as cinnamon, cassia, cardamom, ginger, pepper, and turmeric were known, and used for commerce, in the Eastern World well into antiquity.

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Apr 1, 2016 - Seasonings such as cinnamon, cassia, cardamom, ginger, and turmeric were important items of commerce in the earliest evolution of trade. Whatever part the overland trade routes acrossAsia played, it was mainly by sea that the spice trade grew.

History of the Spice Trade - Silk Road Spice Merchant

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In its day, the spice trade was the world's biggest industry: it established and ... Silk Road was an important route connecting Asia with the Mediterranean world, ...

How the Spice Trade Changed the World - Live Science

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May 12, 2008 - Europe dangled at the far end of the trading chain for spices, without access ... brutal tactics to establish a foothold in India and Southeast Asia.