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12 h, jan 1, 3500 y BC - Earliest Known Evidence of a Trade Network With Mesopotamia

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The Indus valley civilization had a trade network with Mesopotamia as early as 3500 BC. Clay cuneiform tablets helped with measuring amounts and types of resources. These were used chiefly in pair with the Indus weight system.

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12 h, jan 1, 3500 y BC
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~ 5530 years ago