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Event trade South Asia

Lhasa

637 CE

Himalayan trade center connecting China, India, and Central Asia at 3,650 meters above sea level.

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Standing in 637 CE

Records whose own span was running in this exact year.

Hindu kingdoms Polity · South Asia 500 BCE – 1715 CE Egypt Polity · Middle East 3000 BCE – 2026 CE Simhala Polity · South Asia 500 BCE – 700 CE Serengeti National Park Landmark · Africa 3000 BCE – still standing Great Pyramid of Giza Landmark · Middle East 2560 BCE – still standing Great Wall of China Landmark · East Asia 700 BCE – still standing

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