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Why was the trip over the Silk Road so expensive?

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The Silk Road:

The Silk Road was a trade route between China and the west. It had existed since ancient times, and was a means to transport valuable products such as silk and spices.

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The Silk road was the only way to get from China to the Mediterranean region until the discovery of water routes in the 15th century. This route was...

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