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A town on the Spice Trade Road

A town on the Spice Trade Road - Turkey

Special feature Turkey : A town on the Spice Trade Road

There is a beautiful story concerning the Spice Trade Road. It was used by the Egyptians to embalm their bodies and their perfumes were used as messengers in the spiritual communication with their gods. In Antiquity, the control of the Spice Road was every one's preoccupation. The Queen of Sheba, the Egyptian Pharaohs, Alexander the Great, Nero as many names that left their marks on this mythical route. Today, the Egyptian bazaar is the place to go for anyone wishing to buy seeds, herbs and spices. You will be able to find spices in nearly all the shops.

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