When we ponder upon history, in the sense of the antiquities, and its direct impacts on the development of cultures and civilizations up to the modern times, what ideas come to mind?  Certainly, ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley civilizations.  Also thought of and discussed frequently are the exotic goods of Southeast Asia and luxury items from ancient China, correct?  And don’t forget to mention ancient Persia, Greece and Rome of course.  Least discussed and when done so vaguely, is the trade emanating from the shores of The Red Sea coast, up and down the Nile River, within The Horn of Africa.