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.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original content at https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1761/the-eastern-trade-network-of-ancient-rome/.