What role did Nubia play in regional trade networks?
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Correct answer: Key intermediary linking central Africa and Egypt
Nubia served as a vital trade corridor connecting sub-Saharan Africa with Egypt and the wider Mediterranean world. Commodities such as gold, ivory, ebony, exotic animals, and enslaved people passed through Nubian territory, making it economically indispensable to regional networks.
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