Beginning of Trans-Saharan trade (11 abr 286 ano – 21 nov 551 ano)
Descrição:
 Trans-Saharan trade is trade that requires the crossing of the Sahara Desert. Egyptians traded with Nubia by passing through the Desert, as did many other Middle Eastern civilizations. Trans-Saharan trade allowed for the spread of cultures and the Islamic faith throughout the Middle East. (2.3) 
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Data:
11 abr 286 ano
21 nov 551 ano
 ~ 265 years