The Silk Road was a network of trade routes beginning in 138 B.C., according to National Geographic, and connected Europe and East Asia. Since China had coveted silk to trade, numerous civilizations joined the trade route, including the Romans. The route was such an integral part of civilization for so long that many important stories and characters from history experienced the hard life on the route of the Silk Road. A map of the route shows how the Silk Road connected so many civilizations. Part of the trade route was maritime passages, where just like the thieves on land, pirates were a danger to keep an eye out for.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 21, 2023 22:06 UTC