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The STRADA project investigates how the domestication of donkeys enhanced long-distance trade in ancient Mesopotamia, contributing to the formation of early states. By analyzing ancient texts and archaeological data, it aims to reconstruct trade routes and understand the dynamics of caravan commerce during the Bronze A…
The Bronze Age in Mesopotamia offers the earliest evidence of regular and swift transport of bulky goods over long distances.
However, it remains unclear how commerce intensified to such a degree during this period and came to play a fundamental role in the formation of early states. STRADA challenges the traditional human-centered narrative by demonstrating how the human−donkey relationship contributed to the expansion of trade, thereby supporting early state formation.
The goal of STRADA is to…
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Italy, Milano
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
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