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Write about the ancient trade and the difficulties faced by merchants.

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Medieval merchants began to trade in exotic goods imported from distant shores including spices, wine, food, furs, fine cloth (notably silk), glass, jewelry and many other luxury goods. Market towns began to spread across the landscape during the medieval period.

The main problems facing traders on the Silk Road were lack of safety and security, adverse weather conditions, rugged landscape, and lack of adequate...

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