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Event trade East Asia

Quanzhou

700 CE

Medieval China's greatest port, gateway to the maritime Silk…

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Prefecture-level city in Fujian, China

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Landmark · East Asia

Quanzhou

700 CE – still standing

Medieval China's greatest port, gateway to the maritime Silk Road

Standing in 700 CE

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