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Silk · The Wheel

2 records, side by side.

Field
Silk
The Wheel
Country China Mesopotamia
Type FABRICS & MATERIALS FABRICS & MATERIALS
Maker Ancient Chinese silk weavers Ancient Mesopotamian potters and engineers
Region China Mesopotamia
Made since Around 3000 BC Around 3500 BC
Verified record Yes No
Source China, India Foundational to transportation worldwide

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