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  1. Aug 28, 2019 · Learn about the history and trade of amber, a resinous gemstone that traveled from the Baltic to the Mediterranean in ancient times. Discover the remnants and relics of the Amber Road along key routes in Russia, Poland, Austria and Italy.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Amber_RoadAmber Road - Wikipedia

    The Amber Road was an ancient trade route for the transfer of amber from coastal areas of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean Sea. Prehistoric trade routes between Northern and Southern Europe were defined by the amber trade.

  3. Feb 15, 2024 · Learn how amber, a fossilized tree resin, was traded from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean and beyond for thousands of years. Discover the history, culture, and science behind this ancient network of roads and rivers.

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  4. History of the Amber Roads. Already 3500 years ago amber was one of the most sought-after trade goods in Europe, next to tin, furs and salt. There are many indications for an extensive long-distance trade with amber. Many rich gold findings in Northern Europe (Denmark, Germany etc.) and many amber findings from the Bronze Age in Southern Europe ...

  5. Aug 11, 2019 · The Amber Road: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Trade Network that Moved Amber across Europe Kindle Edition. by Charles River Editors (Author) Format: Kindle Edition. 3.9 24 ratings. See all formats and editions. Kindle. $0.00 Read with Kindle Unlimited to also enjoy access to over 4 million more titles $2.99 to buy. Audiobook.

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  6. The Amber Road (German: Bernsteinstraße, Italian: Via dell Ambra) is an ancient trade route which connects the Baltic Sea with the Adriatic Sea. The Amber Road leads from Aquileia near Venice to Saint Petersburg and passes through Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Russia.

  7. Mar 1, 2024 · The Amber Road was an ancient route linking northern Europe to the Mediterranean through which amber often referred to as “northern gold” was traded from around 1500 BC to 300 BC. Amber deposits are still present under the Baltic Sea, where they formed millions of years ago; and in Samland, in the southeast of the Baltic region, this gem ...

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