Somaliland History
Somaliland’s history of international trade dates back centuries, with connections to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, the Arabian Peninsula, the Indian subcontinent, and the Romans. The region’s reputation as a trade hub was built on the exchange of commodities like hides, skins, ivory, gums, and feathers, which were traded for essential goods like sugar, tea, dates, and clothing. Additionally, Somaliland played a central role in the trade of valuable spices such as Frankincense and Myrrh, with well-established trade routes spanning the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.