Ancient Mediterranean Economy:An Early “Global” Market

Center for Global Studies, Penn State University

Copper from CyprusTin from Afghanistan

Pottery from Greece

Pottery from Cyprus

Stone Anchors (Turkey)

Wine and olive oil from Canaan

Terebinth Resin formaking incense (Canaan)

Swords from Greece and Canaan

Raw Glass from Egypt

Gold Jewelry from Egypt

Gold from Egypt

Amber Beads from the Baltic

Fishing hooks and weights

Food!

Ivory from Syria and Egypt

Ivory Duck (Cosmetic Box)

What is it?

Opium?

How did you do?

Ancient Mediterranean Economy:An Early “Global” Market

Center for Global Studies, Penn State University