Overland wagons were sturdy enough to cross the mountains and rocky ground.
an overland trail to the Pacific.
It took 6 years to build the transcontinental railroad which was through the years of 1863 from May 10th to the year 1869. Some say 20 years. Overland route came after.
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the overland trade route stretching from the Black Sea to Cina is called the "Silk Road"
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Persian roads
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Ones which go by land rather than waterways.
overland, river created trade network, why because of its geographic location
Europe lost access to overland trade routes to Asia.
Donkeys for overland transport, boats for river transport.
Maritime trade was preferred to overland trade for several reasons, including lower costs, higher carrying capacity, speed, and ability to access a wider range of markets. Ships were able to transport larger quantities of goods at a lower cost than caravans over land, making maritime trade more efficient and profitable. Additionally, maritime trade allowed merchants to reach distant markets in different regions and continents much faster than overland routes.
The mountains prevented easy overland trade, but the sea made trade easy for coastal cityies.
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Overland trade routes were closed for various reasons, including conflicts between regions or countries, political instability, natural disasters blocking the routes, and the rise of maritime trade routes that offered faster and more efficient transportation of goods. These closures disrupted trade and had economic impacts on the regions affected.