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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Myos Hormos, established by Ptolemy II Philadelphus in the 3rd century BCE, was a prominent trading port on the Red Sea coast of Egypt. Initially chosen over Arsinoe for its strategic location, it became a principal harbor for commerce with India, Africa, and possibly China during the Roman Empire. The port's significance is highlighted by Strabo's account of numerous vessels sailing annually from Myos Hormos to India by the time of Augustus. A Roman road connected the port to the Nile Valley, facilitating trade and communication. Although flourishing under Roman rule, the port was abandoned in the 4th century CE due to the Roman Empire's decline. Excavations at Quseir al-Quadim reveal its historical importance as a major maritime hub.
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