First Contact
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Contact between Egypt and and Asia was a connection that stemmed from trade. Because of the Silk Road, pictured above, there were direct routes between Egypt and the surrounding countries. Trade with Asia can be placed back to as early as 206 B.C. Egypt gained items such as goats, livestock and of course China's great silk, and Asia traded for items such as arrowheads, glass bottles, and gold. The trade between these two continents not only linked them in trade but also in the spread of religion and culture.
Egypt's contact with Europe had a greater impact culturally and in regards to trade than any other continent. Trade with Europe did not need the silk road as a means to transport goods. Europe was just a boat ride away over the Mediterranean Sea. Pottery, animals, gold, spices, and linens are only among the few items that were traded back and forth from Europe to Egypt. During this time, the Nile River served as the main means of transportation for Egypt. A well made boat was key for the Egyptians. When it came time to build large cargo vessels to transport all their goods for trade, Egypt excelled in this area. Unfortunately, Egypt's first contact with Europe was not do to trade. War and conquering new land was ever so important to pharaohs, kings, and leaders in the early know parts of history.
http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egypt/boats_and_transportation.php
For Egypt, the trade and exploration of new continents proved to be valuable. Many new resources were gained and there was no decrease in value or the size of Egypt. The other countries that traded with Egypt had much to gain as well. New resources were gained for Asia and Europe as well. Egypt was not a big threat to the surrounding areas, but rather a valuable source of trade.
Sources used:
http://egypt-trade.wikidot.com/
http://www.crystalinks.com/silkroad.html
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-static/digitalegypt/foreignrelations/asiank.html
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