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Armenian Merchant Networks: The Silk Road Elite
In the 17th century, Armenian merchants from New Julfa built a global trading empire stretching from Venice to Manila, controlling the silk trade between Persia and Europe. This episode follows the rise of New Julfa after Shah Abbas I forcibly relocated Armenians from Julfa to his new capital, Isfahan, in 1604. We explore how these merchants created an extensive network of trading posts, from Venice and Amsterdam to India and Southeast Asia, dealing in silk, spices, and precious stones. We meet figures like the wealthy Khajeh Shahsafari, who became a confidant of Shah Abbas, and examine the…
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