The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement: A de-monitized economy

The video explores Sassanian sites in Eastern Arabia, focusing on the site of Kush in Russell Hammer. It highlights the monetized economy, local crafts, and trade, with imports from Africa, Iran, and Mesopotamia. The video also discusses Boshir as a gateway to Fars, its dense occupation, and archaeological findings, including human remains in ossuaries. Finally, it examines coin circulation, emphasizing local trade with minimal distant mint influence.

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