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Summary
Short history of the silk trade through history that includes new discoveries in Egypt, Germany and Greece that indicate the trade began many centuries before the historical records indicate, perhaps as early as 1000 BC. Also some details on plans for further research by many countries along the route.
Title
New Finds Suggest Even Earlier Trade on Fabled Silk Road
Author
Wilford, John Noble
Publisher
New York Times
Date
March 16, 1993
Object ID
1900.010