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Event trade Europe

Novgorod

859 CE

Medieval Russian trade republic and Hanseatic outpost, controlling the fur trade between Russia and Western Europe.

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Standing in 859 CE

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Hindu kingdoms Polity · South Asia 500 BCE – 1715 CE Denmark Polity · Europe Founded 800 CE · attested to 2026 CE Cyprus Polity · Europe 800 CE – 2026 CE Venice Landmark · Europe 800 CE – still standing Venice–Constantinople Route Trade route · Europe 800 CE – 1600 CE Varangian Trade Route Trade route · Europe 800 CE – 1100 CE

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