# The Eastern Trade Network of Ancient Rome — WHE Article Discussion (2-1761)

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**Created:** [June 2, 2021, 9:04am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/the-eastern-trade-network-of-ancient-rome-whe-article-discussion-2-1761/17511 "2021-06-02T09:04:24Z")\
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The life of wealthy Romans was filled with exotic luxuries such as cinnamon, myrrh, pepper, or silk acquired through long-distance international trade. Goods from the Far East arrived in Rome through two corridors – the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. The use of different trading routes ensured a constant stream of exotic goods in the Roman Empire.

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_This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at [https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1761/the-eastern-trade-network-of-ancient-rome/](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1761/the-eastern-trade-network-of-ancient-rome/)._

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