History of trade

Trade History: Maps

Historical maps of international trade routes are helpful to understand the worldwide exchange and history of cultures and musical instruments. All shawms have the same construction elements but each region and each country has a specific instrument, typical in shape and appearance. 
See also http://balagan.org.uk/war/world-maps.htm

Phoenician and Greek trade

Phoenician Network

Empire of Alexander the Great

Roman Trade

Roman Silk Roads

Mongol Empire & Trade

Medieval Trade routes

Settlements of Jewish comunities

Spread of Christianity

Spread of Islam