jan 1, 1600 - Jeddah underwent a period of eclipse
Description:
In the 17th century, however — when the Dutch and the English merchants supplanted the Portuguese monopoly and developed the Cape Route (free of Muslim control) transporting huge amounts of spices and other commoditiesdirectly to the European markets — Jeddah underwent a period of eclipse.
Source: UNESCO nomination document, SCTA
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1600
Now
~ 426 years ago