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Samarkand has long been a central point for trade across the region, and was a substantial city renowned for its craft production, with a citadel and strong fortifications, several centuries before it was conquered by Alexander in 329 BC.
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San Antonio
In 1773 the new Spanish governor (Baron de Ripperda) closed the last 3 missions in East Texas and ordered the 500 settlers to move to San Antonio.
Well, the Mayan's were quite a secluded, BIG civilization, which did not trade a lot (traded with the Olmec) and was a bit independent. Some differences were the style of their clothing. The Mayans believed deeply that their clothing should have symbols from their gods. Another difference, would be that the Olmec traded a lot more with the North, yet was not as large as the Mayans, but were technologically further advanced as the Mayans used string for their writing. Sorry this is not terse but I hope this little info. helps you.
