Roman Trade Route to Ancient China // 1st cent. AD Periplus // Ancient Primary Source

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This is an extract from the 1st century Periplus of the Erythraean Sea - a navigation and trade guide for sea merchants, and an invaluable insight into the Roman Empire's knowledge of both Ancient India and Ancient China.

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