Trade in Ancient Egypt in the Days of Old Middle and Modern state (2850-1085) B . C | ||
Journal of Historical studies | ||
Article 1, Volume 0, Issue 20, October 2017, Pages 59-98 PDF (0 K) | ||
Author | ||
Iman shamkhi Jabir | ||
Abstract | ||
Trade was a cornerstone of the ancient Egyptian economy , and a contributer to the income imports , Egypt had business relationships with many of the neighboring countries , because of the need for raw materials for construction , industry , and agriculture besiede exporting Egyptian goods outside . Initially trade was to exchange of surplus agricultural , then the state was able to export the surplus and determine the country needs . In the old state era tradebeganwith 'Nubia' and the Lebanese coast cities . In the middle era trade re bounded by securing the roads and establishing Forst , trade centers ,providing military protection , and connecting Nile river in the red sea by opening channels to Facilitate river vessels passage . The commercial a ctivity arrived to the islands of Agean and crete . In the modern state era the trade evolved largely because of the military operation s , diplomatic relations and political affinity . | ||
Keywords | ||
Trade; ancient Egypt; Old Middle and Modern state | ||
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