Trade Route

A trade route is a path or network used for the exchange of goods and services between different regions or countries. Historically, these routes facilitated commerce by connecting traders, allowing them to transport items like spices, textiles, and precious metals. Trade routes could be over land, such as the Silk Road, or over water, like maritime paths between continents. They played a crucial role in economic development, cultural exchange, and the spread of ideas, significantly shaping civilizations throughout history. Today, modern trade routes still influence global trade practices and economic relationships.