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| + | All food needs at least a small amount of salt. Traders from Istambul and Damascus would come all the way to Jerusalem for to trade for their salt. | ||
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| + | -'''Sand and Clay''' [http://www.israelmybeloved.com/channel/his_land/section/natural_resources] | ||
| − | + | Glass could be fashioned from sand. In addition to this, a mixture of sand and clay could be used for brick. Clay could be used in pottery, ceramics, and a building material. | |
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| + | Israel produced grain, goats, olive oil, and wine. [http://bibleresources.americanbible.org/bible-resources/bible-resource-center/about-the-bible/bible-history/israels-imports-and-exports] | ||
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| + | Israel imported many everyday items. These included wool clothing, rugs, figs, silver, and gold. Israel was also in need of timber for their cities. Since timber was in short supply, the price for it was high. [http://bibleresources.americanbible.org/bible-resources/bible-resource-center/about-the-bible/bible-history/israels-imports-and-exports] | ||
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http://www.israelmybeloved.com/channel/his_land/section/natural_resources | http://www.israelmybeloved.com/channel/his_land/section/natural_resources | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:19, 10 February 2012
Contents
Exports
-Copper [1]
Copper was used by civilizations all over Mesopotamia, Africa, and Southern Europe. Israel had a small amount of it as a natural resource. The Israelites sold their copper to all of the surrounding trade partners. Copper was used in coins, weapons and cooking utensils.
-Salt [2]
All food needs at least a small amount of salt. Traders from Istambul and Damascus would come all the way to Jerusalem for to trade for their salt.
-Sand and Clay [3]
Glass could be fashioned from sand. In addition to this, a mixture of sand and clay could be used for brick. Clay could be used in pottery, ceramics, and a building material.
-Other Exports Israel produced grain, goats, olive oil, and wine. [4]
Export Map
Imports
Israel imported many everyday items. These included wool clothing, rugs, figs, silver, and gold. Israel was also in need of timber for their cities. Since timber was in short supply, the price for it was high. [5]
Sources
http://www.israelmybeloved.com/channel/his_land/section/natural_resources
