Question

Why did trade begin across the Sahara desert? (minimum a paragraph)

Answer 1

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Trade began in 1000 BC when two regions desired salt and gold. Gold and salt fueled the economy of the Saharan region. It was not a single path, it was branching and has multiple trading centers scattered across it. It also went through cities! 

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